Ivan Zhakata

Herald Correspondent

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has accorded veteran educationist and community leader Sekuru Rushwaya a State-assisted funeral in recognition of his distinguished contribution to Zimbabwe’s education sector and national development.

In a condolence message, President Mnangagwa described the late Sekuru Rushwaya, father to Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya, as a veteran educator whose professional career spanned several decades and helped shape generations of Zimbabweans.

The President said the late educationist has built an enduring legacy through his dedicated service as a teacher, headmaster and schools inspector, with many of his former students now occupying influential positions in various sectors of the country.

“A veteran educationist, Sekuru Rushwaya leaves behind a meritorious career as a leader in the field of education which spanned over several decades,” he said.

“Today many of his students occupy commanding echelons in our society, thus bearing loud testimony to the great work he discharged and accomplished in his professional life and career.”

President Mnangagwa said beyond his contribution to education, the late Sekuru Rushwaya distinguished himself as a committed Christian, farmer and community leader who devoted his life to serving others and advancing community development.

He said Government has decided to accord the late educationist a State-assisted funeral in recognition of his exemplary service to the nation.

“In recognition of his service to generations which he mentored as a teacher, headmaster and schools inspector, Government has found it fit to accord him a State-assisted funeral,” President Mnangagwa said.

He conveyed his condolences, on behalf of Government, ZANU PF, his family and himself, to Dr Martin Rushwaya, the Rushwaya family and all those mourning the late educationist.

President Mnangagwa said the country has lost a compassionate leader whose commitment to education and community service would continue to inspire future generations, before praying for the eternal repose of his soul.