A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Karoi College of Education was held in Karoi on Thursday.
The institution will be the first teachers’ college in Mashonaland West Province. It is expected to improve access to higher education and to create employment and business opportunities for local communities.
Karoi Town Council Mayor, Councillor Kudakwashe Chigomo, described the project as a significant development milestone for the town.
“The coming in of the Karoi College of Education is a significant milestone for our town. It demonstrates the power of partnerships between the government, the church and local authorities in driving development,” said Chigomo.
“Beyond improving access to education, the project will create employment opportunities, increase business activity and broaden the town’s revenue base as Karoi continues to grow into a key education hub”.
The Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chinhoyi, Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa, said preparations for construction were underway and the project is expected to be completed next year.
“As the church, we remain committed to complementing Government efforts in national development through education,” he said.
“This institution will help shape future generations, nurture innovation and equip students with the skills required to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“We are confident that with the support of our partners, construction will be completed by next year”.
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland West, Marian Chombo, commended the Roman Catholic Church for initiating the project.
“his project is a clear demonstration of the whole-of-society and whole-of-community approach to development being championed by the government,” Chombo.
“We commend the Roman Catholic Church and all stakeholders involved for investing in the future of our young people and contributing towards the attainment of national development goals.”
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