Chapo calls on teachers to help build more prosperous nation

Maputo, 13 Oct (AIM) – Mozambican President Daniel Chapo called on the country’s teachers to remain dedicated to “the construction of a more educated, fair, and prosperous nation” with ethics and patriotism.

According to the President, who was speaking on the occasion of Mozambican Teacher’s Day, which is celebrated on 12 October, all teachers and educators play a very “noble and irreplaceable role in transmitting knowledge and values fundamental to the nation’s progress.”

“Being a teacher is more than just a profession; it is a true vocation that demands dedication, patience, and a love of knowledge. By educating and inspiring, teachers shape the future of Mozambique and strengthen the foundations of social cohesion and national development”, he said.

The President also acknowledged the challenges faced by the education sector, namely the need to continuously improve working conditions and the development of the teaching profession. He claimed that “the Government’s commitment is to continue investing in education as a strategic priority, promoting the quality of teaching and the dignity of the teaching profession.”

Also on Sunday, the President called for unity, reconciliation, and forgiveness among Mozambicans, arguing that the ongoing “National Inclusive Dialogue” should be understood not as a political exercise, but as a fraternal encounter between brothers who share the same ideal of development for the country.

Chapo was speaking in Matutuíne district, southern Maputo Province, during the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Gospel in Action Ministry (MEA), a Christian congregation founded in October 2000, which celebrated the date under the motto “Faith, Mission, and Service to the Community.”

“We must speak with an open heart, without hatred, without violence, but in harmony and communion among brothers. Christ’s great message was: Love one another”, he added.
(AIM)
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