President ED Mnangagwa at NUST

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the National University of Science and Technology must take a lead to spearhead the development of human capital for industrial and socio-economic transformation through science and technology based solutions, which will ultimately contribute to the country’s revival.

President Mnangagwa said this during the institution’s 24th graduation ceremony, held in Bulawayo on Friday.

“It was therefore established to be the epicenter of science and technology in our country. The centrality and benefits that flow from the technological revolution, in an increasingly connected and knowledge intensive world, must be seized by institutions such as this one.

We must, as a society be flexible enough to take advantages of our abundant natural resources and leverage on science and technology to make the requisite strides towards eliminating poverty and inequality,” said President Mnangagwa.

He said science and technology are key drivers to development and underpin economic advancements in modern societies.

“As such, it is imperative for Nust to rise to the occasion. Its mandate and statutory obligation are even greater now, as we seek to industrialize and modernise all sectors of the economy,” he said.

President Mnangagwa said the university should churn out graduates with skills and knowledge which can positively transform the economic, scientific and technological landscape of the country.

“The ongoing technological and scientific evolution is creating completely new sectors of study. In this regard, the litmus test for the quality and effectiveness of any universities teaching is in the number of innovative and transformative solutions they provide to the society,” he said.