In a historic first for the district, the Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Honorable Angeline Gata, met with school heads and critical stakeholders from across Chipinge on, vowing to tackle their grievances head-on while championing the government’s empowerment agenda.
The high-level consultative interface, held at Chibuwe Technical High School, marked the first time Hon. Gata has convened such a direct forum with the district’s educational leaders. The meeting served as a platform for school heads to voice their challenges and concerns directly to the minister.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Gata assured the attendees that their issues would not fall on deaf ears. She committed to escalating the matters raised to the relevant government departments for urgent attention.
“I have heard your concerns and I want to assure you that I will raise them with the relevant ministries and departments.
“Your challenges are noted and as government, we are committed to finding lasting solutions,” said Hon. Gata.
Hon. Gata pivoted the discussion towards national development, urging school heads to become active participants in the various empowerment projects being rolled out under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership.
She implored the critical role of educators in driving the country towards its Vision 2030 goals and the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2).
“As educators, you are the pillars of your communities. I urge you to fully participate in the empowerment projects spearheaded by President Mnangagwa. “It is through these initiatives that we will collectively build our communities and achieve Vision 2030 and NDS -2.”
The interface provided a platform for school heads to brainstorm and identify viable projects that could uplift both their institutions and the surrounding communities.
This collaborative spirit, the Hon. Gata noted, is essential for grassroots development.
In a significant announcement aimed at boosting morale, Hon. Gata revealed that the government is actively crafting incentives for teachers.
She called for steadfastness from school heads, assuring them that their welfare remains a top priority.
“Remain steadfast and focused on your duty of shaping young minds. “Government is working on crafting incentives to improve your welfare through these very empowerment projects, to enhance your livelihoods beyond the classroom.”
In a gesture steeped in the cultural traditions of the Ndau people, Hon. Gata concluded the meeting by presenting each school head with a blanket as a token of appreciation for their dedication.
“This blanket, given in our Ndau tradition, is a small token of our profound appreciation for the work you do,” Hon. Gata said as she handed out the gifts.
The school heads expressed gratitude for the platform and the minister’s receptive ear, describing the interface as a positive step towards a more collaborative future for education in Chipinge District.