Bulawayo Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Judith Ncube has confirmed that everything is now in place as the Province was preparing to host the National Youth Day commemorations on Friday 21st of February 2025.
The National Youth Day is commemorated annually on February 21 and this year the event will be held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) on account of precautionary measures in view of likely heavy rains.
Speaking ahead of the event, Minister Judith Ncube, said the province is ready to host the National Youth Day commemorations.
“On Monday we had a preparatory meeting for the National Youth Day commemorations. Due to the prevailing weather conditions we resolved that we move the venue for the event from Barbourfields Stadium to ZITF grounds (ZIEC). But preparations are moving swiftly and we are happy with the progress so far,” said Minister Ncube.
The 2025 National Youth Day will run under the theme “Empower Youth, Secure the Future” with the 20 000 young people expected to attend the main event.
Minister Ncube said tomorrow (Thursday) stakeholders involved in youth programming will be showcasing their projects and it will be essential for young people to participate in them. She said issues to do with drugs and substance abuse will be tackled during the engagements.
President Mnangagwa is also expected to attend the National Youth Day commemorations, leading proceedings amid expectations the event which would spotlight key youth empowerment programmes and investments ushered in by the Second Republic as part of its inclusive development agenda.
