President Mnangagwa challenges youths to be hard workers

Farai Dauramanzi in MAPHISA

President Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabwean youths to uphold the nation’s work ethic, saying children must play an active role in development at home, in communities, and at school.

“I want to remind you, our children, that Zimbabweans are a hard-working people,” President Mnangagwa said while addressing child delegates at the 46th Children’s Party at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa on Friday.

“Asi funi mavila / hatidi usimbe. We want children that work and help with duties at home, in the communities and at school,” he said.

The President challenged learners to take full advantage of Agriculture Business Units established in schools countrywide as part of the Government’s drive to promote productivity and self-reliance.

“In this respect, it is my expectation that learners will work hard and learn as much as they can from the Agriculture Business Units, that have been set up in various schools throughout the country, including here, at Mahetshe,” he said.

He revealed that at national level, agreements have been reached to ensure that the School-based Agriculture Business Units, together with Village Business Units, not only produce for local consumption but also for export.

School heads were directed to coordinate the productivity and sustainability of these entities.

President Mnangagwa also highlighted ongoing infrastructure development in the education sector, noting that projects at the host schools demonstrate Government’s commitment to equitable development.

“Meanwhile, the construction of classroom blocks and modern teachers’ houses at Mahetshe Primary and Secondary Schools, reflect my Government’s commitment to quality infrastructure for educators and learners alike regardless of where the schools are located,” he said.

“We shall continue to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, towards the realisation of equitable social services and development.”

The President was speaking before 3 050 child delegates drawn from all ten provinces who gathered in Matobo for the Children’s Party ahead of the main Independence Anniversary Celebrations.