Junior Councilors Receive Induction on Governance and Leadership

City of Masvingo today held an induction workshop for newly elected Junior Councilors, aimed at equipping them with foundational knowledge in governance, leadership, and youth participation.

The induction program running under the theme, “Bringing youth together for the betterment of Zimbabwe ” is set to equip new junior councilors with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively fulfill their duties and responsibilities, including understanding local government systems, policies and procedures as well as their role in representing the community.

The training covered key topics including:

– The concept and framework of local governance and youth participation

– Leadership

– Junior Councilors Code of conduct

– Empowering young leaders

-Grooming and Etiquette

-Roles and responsibilities of Junior Councilors in Local Governance

– Child rights and participation

Facilitators emphasized the importance of active youth engagement in decision-making processes and encouraged junior leaders to be ambassadors of positive change in their communities.

This initiative reflects Council’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and promoting inclusive governance.