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Vusumuzi Dube in Gweru
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reiterated the importance of devolution and decentralisation in the country as key to the continued development of Zimbabwe with a deliberate focus on improving the lives of the ordinary people.
The President was speaking in his closing remarks at the just-ended 20th Annual People’s conference where he said the devolution and decentralisation agenda carries with it the nation’s enduring revolutionary philosophy; masimba kuvanhu/amandla ebantwini (power to the people).
This comes at a time the nation has accelerated the devolution and decentralisation move as enshrined in the Constitution by the establishment of key Government facilities, like the passport offices, in various districts of the country.
The conference served as a platform for discussion and reflection on key issues facing Zimbabwe, and President Mnangagwa’s closing remarks underscored the importance of empowering local communities and distributing resources equitably for sustainable progress.
Addressing delegates to the conference, President Mnangagwa outlined the significance of devolution in promoting inclusive governance, fostering grassroots participation, and accelerating development across all regions of Zimbabwe.
“Through this agenda, a marked transformation in the infrastructure landscape across districts is evident for everyone to see. During this new term, and as encouraged by this Conference, devolution projects will receive greater support to improve the quality of infrastructure and services for our people, particularly those in rural areas. Our Zanu-PF government will equally ensure the delivery of quality services and that all projects are completed on time, in keeping with the culture of the Second Republic,” said President Mnangagwa.
The President called on party members to fully exercise the mandate entrusted in them through the harmonised elections to continue driving the success and prosperity of the nation.
He said the onus was on the party to ensure the continued development of the nation and attaining the Vision 2030 goal of an upper middle-class economy for all.
“As a listening mass revolutionary party, let us continue to demonstrate that we are committed to wholeheartedly serving our great motherland by crafting and implementing development policies that improve the quality of life of our people. Equally, all departments must adequately engage and supervise the sectors of our economy for the speedy attainment of Vision 2030. In doing so, we must remain inspired and guided by our national development philosophy, Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo, Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabaninilo,” said President Mnangagwa.
The President noted that the theme of the conference, “Towards Vision 2030, through Devolution, Industrialisation and Modernisation”, provides enormous motivation for the party to remain focused and consistent in the implementation of programmes and projects that uplift the standard of living across communities.
“It is commendable that, over the last two days, we convened here in Gweru to diligently administer the business, agenda and programme as we are obligated by our Party constitution.
The presentations on the socio-economic and political situation in our country were reflective, that the successes we continue to score as a Zanu-PF led-Government, demonstrate that we have a vision for a brighter and more prosperous future for the people of Zimbabwe.
The discipline, focus and commitment demonstrated by delegates throughout the conference are applauded.
This is reflective that we are a party that is fully aware of the weighty responsibility that we have to drive the development, modernisation and industrialisation of our beloved motherland,” he said.
The President further urged party members to assume a greater sense of responsibility and renewed resolve towards providing the requisite leadership, guidance and support for the speedy implementation of policies, programmes and projects.
As the conference concluded, delegates engaged in discussions focused on practical strategies for implementing devolution and decentralisation, breaking into thematic committees that then submitted various recommendations which were adopted by the delegates.
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