THE First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, yesterday took her nationwide School Feeding Programme to Mashonaland West Province, urging learners to be disciplined and acquire life skills, while calling on parents to lead by example and protect children from social vices such as drug and substance abuse. Mother Zimbabwe said this after preparing mouth-watering dishes and serving thousands of learners drawn from several schools in the province as part of her Schools Feeding Programme, tailored to complement Government’s efforts to ensure no child drops out of school. A hands-on figure, Mother Zimbabwe, with the help of community personnel, prepared a sumptuous spread for the children, including sadza rezviyo, rice with peanut butter, dried vegetables in peanut butter, roast chicken, beef stew, beans, haifiridzi, kapenta, cabbage, offals and potato wedges.
Children were also served refreshing water and juice to accompany their meals. Once the First Lady had ensured that every child was well fed, she then engaged with learners and community members. In her address, Dr Mnangagwa encouraged the children to dedicate themselves to their studies, reminding them that education is the key to a brighter and more prosperous future, emphasising the importance of raising responsible, well-mannered citizens.
“I have come with a programme that is not new. I am here to engage with you and encourage unity, especially among mothers. You, as mothers and fathers, are the foundation of families and together we build strong communities and, ultimately, a strong nation.
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