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Several young people in Gweru have called upon the government to introduce the Zimbabwe constitution as part of the education curriculum.
National Youth Association Organisation (NAYO) recently conducted a Youth School on Constitutionalism (YSC) at Gweru Memorial Library which was aimed at equipping young people with the contents of the constitution.
This came after it was noted that many young people are not well versed with the constitution, which is a set of fundamental legal rules everyone should be well versed with.
Speaking during the (YSC), NAYO Programs Officer McDonald Munyoro said the education sector needed to include the constitution as a subject.
“It’s high time our government equip the learners with the constitution from as early as grade 7 going upwards. It does not make sense to be taught European History when young people are clueless about the constitution,” said Munyoro.
Section 20 of the Zimbabwe constitution stipulates that people between 15-35 years have access to appropriate education, afforded opportunities for employment and avenues to economic empowerment.
Ward 8 Councillor, Notal Dzika who also graced the occasion said young people must unite and always support each other.
“We want the same spirit in 2023 elect your candidate who is a youth and give maximum support. The young people are the leaders of today and there have the right to participate in political and social spheres of life,” said Dzika.
Young Man Christian Association (YMCA) Midlands Coordinator Tafadzwa Makore said the Youth School was a great initiative, especially on sections that support young people.
“Young people should be well versed with the constitution, I also applaud the different partners who are promoting section 7 of the constitution that describes public awareness of the constitution,” said Makore.
Meanwhile, the best students for the (YSC) were Hazel Dengere and McArthur Mkwapatira.
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