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 are also the backbone of industrialisation, technological advancement and evidence-based policymaking.
He said no nation has ever industrialised without harnessing the expertise of its professionals, whom he described as drivers of development rather than spectators.
Vice President Mohadi said that without the application of their skills, the nation would greatly suffer.
He made the remarks while officiating at the inaugural annual Presidential Programme for Professionals (PP4P) stakeholders convention held at the Heritage Village in Harare.
The convention was held under the theme “Building Sustainable Future: Professionals Contributing to Vision 2030”.
Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities 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,” VP Mohadi said.
“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 reassured the Government’s commitment to creating a conducive working environment for professionals.
He pledged Government 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,” he said.
“Likewise, the Presidential Programme for Professionals has pledged to establish a Presidential Innovation Hub, that will offer opportunities for creativity and innovation, fulfilling the demands of 4th Industrial Revolution.
“This is not rhetoric. It is action. It is reform. It is investment. It is the deliberate creation of space for professionals to be part of Zimbabwe’s transformation.”
Professionals drawn from various provinces and sectors of the economy attended the convention.
