Staff Reporter
The First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday wowed Epworth residents during the graduation ceremony of people who had undergone life changing skills courtesy of her sponsorship in partnership with the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU).
Speaking at the graduation ceremony at a popular place called Booster in Epworth; the First Lady said that nobody could reach his or her full potential in life without the assistance of other people.
“Firstly, I want to emphasise that nobody can reach his or her highest potential alone but we need each other and it is for this reason that Desmond Tutu from South Africa said ‘I am because you are, you are because we are’.
“In other words, one cannot live alone for oneself because whether we like it or not, a thousand fibres connect all of us together. Sometimes we consider ourselves too small to be effective but imagine how a tiny mosquito can effectively keep you awake the whole night. Did you ever imagine how short courses can make an impact in your life,” said the First Lady.
Amai Mnangagwa said she was happy that since her last visit to Epworth, the place had significantly transformed for the better.
“I am happy that Epworth has transformed especially this area paBooster because when I first came here, ndakanzwa nyaya dzinotyisa uye dzinonyadzisira dzaiitwa pano. You have transformed in a short time,” added Dr Mnangagwa.
The First Lady said that the life changing courses would not only be a preserve for the people of Epworth but would be conducted in different parts of the country as a way of empowering people.
“Any situation can create a learning situation that can touch the lives of many just as the ZOU short courses are touching the lives of many. Similar training is currently on-going in Manicaland, Bulawayo, Matebeleland North, Matebeleland South and Mashonaland East provinces,” said Amai Mnangagwa.
Meanwhile, 1 460 people graduated yesterday after undertaking courses in various fields including Nurse Aide, computer literacy, counselling and other courses.
