President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed sorrow over the death of the father of the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya, following a long battle with prostate cancer.
In his condolence message on Friday, the president described the late Rushwaya as a veteran educationist who leaves behind a meritorious career as a leader in the field of education spanning several decades.
“A veteran educationist, Sekuru Rushwaya leaves behind a meritorious career as a leader in the field of education which spanned over several decades, and which accounted for multitudes of successful products who went through his hands,” Mnangagwa said.
“Today many of his students occupy commanding echelons in our society, thus bearing loud testimony to the great work he discharged and accomplished in his professional life and career which took him to different schools across various provinces.
“A devout Christian, Sekuru Rushwaya also stood out as a farmer and a local leader who remained engaged in community development to the very last days of his able life.
“As we mourn his demise, we celebrate such compassionate giveness to others, a legacy which must be deeply emulated and cherished by all in our society.”
Mnangagwa announced that the late Rushwaya has been accorded a state-assisted funeral in recognition of his service to generations he mentored as a teacher, headmaster and schools inspector.
“On behalf of the Party, ZANU PF, Government, my Family, and on my behalf, I wish to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to Dr Rushwaya, the Rushwaya Family, relatives and friends on this their saddest loss. They have lost a pillar of the Family and Community who led by inspiring example,” he said.
“As they grieve over this sad loss, may they all find solace and consolation in the great deeds which Sekuru Rushwaya accomplished for our Nation.
“In recognition of his service to generations which he mentored as a teacher, headmaster and schools inspector, Government has found it fit to accord him a State-assisted funeral.
“May the good Lord grant him final repose, and rest his dear soul in eternal peace.”
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