Online Reporter
Nyore Madzianike
Senior Reporter
PROFESSIONALS are central to Zimbabwe’s economic growth and must take the lead in driving national development, Vice President Dr Kembo Mohadi has said.
The Vice President said professionals were the backbone of industrialisation, technological advancement and evidence-based policymaking.
He made the remarks while officiating at the inaugural annual Presidential Programme for Professionals (PP4P) stakeholders convention, which was held at the Heritage Village in Harare.
The convention was running under the theme; “Building Sustainable Future: Professionals Contributing to Vision 2030.”
National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Professor Paul Mavima is the patron for PP4P, while Mr Kudzai Ngirazi is the national chairperson.
“To professionals! You, in this room today, are the backbone of industrialisation, technological advancement, and evidence-based policymaking.
“No nation has ever industrialised without harnessing the expertise of its professionals.
Professionals are not spectators in development; you are the drivers, you are the engine of our development. Without the application of your skills, we greatly suffer as a nation.”
The Vice President has reassured the Government’s commitment to creating a conducive working environment for professionals.
He pledged the Government’s support in strengthening partnerships with professionals.
“Let me be clear: Government is committed to partnering with professionals, and we pledge to enhance a conducive environment where expertise can flourish, strengthen partnerships between Government, industry and academia.
“Likewise, the Presidential Programme for Professionals has pledged to establish a Presidential Innovation Hub, which will offer opportunities for creativity and innovation, fulfilling the demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
“This is not rhetoric. It is action. It is reform.
“It is an investment. It is the deliberate creation of space for professionals to be part of Zimbabwe’s transformation,” he said.
Vice President Mohadi said improved access to loans and other financial support will enable professionals to pursue and realise their goals.
He encouraged industry experts to maintain strong ethical principles and professional conduct, as essential pillars for building public trust, ensuring that all actions and policies are guided by integrity, accountability and a steadfast commitment to the public good,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to Prof Mavima and Mr Ngirazi for mobilising more than 10 000 professionals who will work in collaboration with the Government towards realising Vision 2030.
Professionals drawn from various provinces and sectors of the economy attended the convention.
