Story by Josephine Mugiyo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Vision 2030 is on course to be attained through the collaboration of all sectors of the economy.
When the Second Republic assumed office, it was clear on the economic aspirations and trajectory that it would follow to put the country on the road to attaining an upper middle income society by 2030.
In his Unity Day message, President Mnangagwa said he believes as a united front, Zimbabweans can push for the attainment of Vision 2030.
“Never, never, never again should anything ever divide us. United we must stand, strong and solid as the walls of great Zimbabwe, from which we derive our nation’s name. Hand in hand, in unity, from village to the provincial level, sector by sector and industry by industry, Vision 2030 shall surely become a reality,” he said.
The head of state highlighted that government is cementing and consolidating national unity and social cohesion through several strategies.
“These include accelerated development at grassroots level and broader decentralisation. Home grown unity and peace building processes, led by our chiefs are a testimony of the effectiveness of our heritage based strategies in addressing contemporary realities. Let us therefore, look ahead to a brighter future as we continuously discover the strength that resides in our diversity, culture and traditions,” he said.
As the country marks 37 years since the signing of the Unity Accord, President Mnangagwa reminded Zimbabweans on how peace and love are key for development.
“Unity, patriotism, peace as well as love and respect for one another are indispensable values to accelerate the development of our country. I therefore call upon all citizens to commemorate this National Unity Day with sober reflections and recommit to the rich national heritage embodied in the historic accord of 1987,” he said.
Calls for Zimbabweans to remain united and foster peace underpinned the 2024 Unity Day message.
