adminMpofu died at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) on Wednesday last week after succumbing to head injuries he sustained in an accident on 17 March.
Speaking during his burial, Matabeleland South Governor and Resident Minister Angeline Masuku, who worked closely with Mpofu, described him as a hard worker and an industrious man who worked hard for the province.
Governor Masuku said she had lost her right hand man and a visionary leader who served the people well.
She said Mpofu played a central role in trying to reverse underdevelopment in Matabeleland South province.
“He knew that the province was lagging behind in development so he came up with various initiatives aimed at solving underdevelopment and one of those initiatives was the electrification of schools as well as the redevelopment of Beitbridge.
“He was also behind the rural electrification programme in schools in the province,” said Governor Masuku.
She said Mpofu had left a void that was difficult to fill.
“He will be missed by all in this province especially his family as he was their pillar of support. The works that he left behind speaks volumes of how this man was when it came to development issues,” said Governor Masuku.
Family speakers described Mpofu as a man who had passion for education, and the family’s motivator.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Cde Naison Ndlovu, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Mr Killian Mpingo, Matabeleland South Zanu-PF
provincial chairman, Cde Andrew Langa, Bulawayo PA Mrs Khonzani Ncube and her Matabeleland North counterpart, Ms Latiso Dlamini, and president of the Labour
Court Mr Selo Nare were also present to pay their last respects.
Mpofu is survived by wife Nomzamo, and eight children.
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