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Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter
PEOPLE in the Diaspora and locals should play their part in developing their rural homes in line with President Mnangagwa’s “nyika inovakwa nevene vayo” mantra, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya has said.
Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony at Vumba Primary in Gutu, Dr Rushwaya said it was important that the general citizenry heeded the President’s call for homegrown solutions to the country’s growth and development trajectories.
“In doing so, we are not only empowering our children, the future of this country, but we will be honouring the many sons and daughters of our country who fought for independence and freedom.
“From this particular district, these include the late national hero, Honourable Vice President, Dr Simon Muzenda, Air Chief Marshal Josiah Tungamirai, Cdes Maud Muzenda, Shuvai Mahofa and Brigadier-General Charles Ruocha Gumbo, among others,” he said.
Dr Rushwaya donated computers, laptops, interactive boards, Starlink Internet Kits and other ICT-related equipment to the school.
Such gestures, he said, were towards supporting the realisation of national goals including the realisation of upper-middle-class economic status by 2030.
“I take the opportunity of this event to challenge you to think outside the box, dream big and work harder to achieve your goals. You must support each other at school, church and in the community.
“As we journey towards attaining Vision 2030, let us find strength in the word of God, which in Proverbs 3 verses 5 to 6 says, ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your path straight,” he said.
The Chief Secretary said the Second Republic continued to put emphasis on the importance of an educated society as this was a catalyst for development.
“Despite the negative effects of illegal sanctions imposed on our country, the Government has built one of the most successful and resilient education system in the region.
“We are one of the countries with the highest literacy rates in Africa,” he said.
Education and skills development, said Dr Rushwaya, are a beacon of hope, development and prosperity.
“They are a critical building block for our children to secure successful careers in the future. In the meantime, former students from this school, here in Zimbabwe and the diaspora, are invited to partner with this institution. That way, you act as role models from whom the young people learn and follow steps,” he said.
Dr Rushwaya then urged Vumba Primary School to take advantage of the various empowerment programmes being rolled out by President Mnangagwa’s administration.
“Meanwhile, I urge you to take up the Agriculture Village Business Unit projects and farming schemes being implemented by the Second Republic under the able leadership of His Excellency, the President, Cde ED Mnangagwa, to raise income towards supporting your operational activities,” he said.
