Story by Wellington Makonese
In the heart of every office, a vital cog in the machinery of productivity, lies the secretary, often unsung, yet indispensable and the linchpin that holds the workplace together.
This Saturday the National Secretaries Day was convened in Harare to pay tribute to these dedicated individuals whose tireless efforts ensure the smooth operation of businesses and organizations across the nation.
“As men, we feel grateful to our organisations which feel we have to be recognised, secretaries are not just women,” said a participant.
In a world that is evolving technologically,secretaries remain viable.
“Sate houses, city councils, state universities and other stakeholders, private sector they come together to celebrate and appreciate the good jobs which our secretaries do in our companies. As you all know that the secretaries, they are the backbone of the organisation and also the education of the organisation they play a very vital role in making the organisation successful, they have been there since time and they still remain relevant, to the extent of even going beyond their prescribed duties,” said Sandra Chakeredza- Senior Events Coordinator Nedle Training Services.
Guest of honour at the celebrations, Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga, wife to Vice President, General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga acknowledged the role played by secretaries in nation building.
“In our pursuit to achieve Vision 2030, as elaborated by the National Development Strategy One, aimed at attaining an upper-middle-income economy, we acknowledge the importance of secretaries in facilitating the development process. These individuals are often overlooked, often looked down upon, yet they are the pillar. So, it is today that we stand, not shy, to acknowledge the support that they give us in their various capacities. Without that support we cannot function. It is because some of us were always overwhelmed, but they are there to remind us of important schedules, of important people, of important things to be at attention to. Therefore, we really appreciate that,” she said.
Outstanding secretaries were also awarded at the event.
