OPC honours First Lady on her 62nd birthday

Ivan Zhakata

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has joined the nation in celebrating the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s 62nd birthday.

In a statement, the OPC lauded Dr Mnangagwa’s dedication to national development, philanthropy, women’s empowerment and uplifting the lives of Zimbabweans.

“His Excellency, the President, Honourable Vice Presidents, Honourable Ministers of State, the Chief Secretary, Deputy Chief Secretaries, Permanent Secretaries, and staff in the Office of the President and Cabinet join the nation in celebrating the 62nd birthday of Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa,” reads the statement.

The OPC highlighted Dr Mnangagwa’s pivotal role in complementing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income society by 2030.

“As the champion of women’s empowerment, health ambassador and patron of Angel of Hope Foundation, her initiatives continue to have a profound impact nationwide.

“Your supportive role to His Excellency, the President, adds great momentum to the pace at which we are making progress towards the attainment of the national vision,” reads the statement.

The First Lady’s contributions span multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, environmental conservation, tourism promotion and the preservation of Zimbabwean culture and heritage.

Her campaigns such as Agric4She, Environment and Animals, and National Culture and Heritage have gained national and international recognition.

Acknowledging her work in addressing social challenges such as drug and substance abuse, the OPC expressed gratitude for the First Lady’s relentless efforts in bringing hope to disadvantaged communities.

“The nation is grateful for your tireless efforts that continue to give hope and relief to the vulnerable in society, including the abandoned and victims of drugs and substances,” reads the statement.

The First Lady, affectionately known as MaMoyo, has received numerous accolades at both national and global platforms for her philanthropic work.

As she enters another year of service, Zimbabweans remain hopeful that her vision for a better, healthier and more empowered nation will continue to bear fruit.