Senior Global Vice President for Campus Crusade for Christ, Professor Delanyo Adadevoh, has emphasized the need for Eswatini's industrialisation drive to prioritize equitable distribution of value-added resources. Speaking at Happy Valley Hotel, he stressed that industrialisation should empower all citizens, not just foreign interests or elite networks. This call was made during an engagement with the Prime Minister's Office Parliament Portfolio Committee, attended by Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini.
Prof. Adadevoh highlighted the risks of industrialisation that primarily benefits foreigners or the wealthy, leaving ordinary citizens behind. He stated that value-added resources must be fairly distributed to empower all sectors of the economy, ensuring that all citizens benefit from value-added products. This approach, he believes, is crucial for inclusive economic growth and national transformation.
The government, according to Prof. Adadevoh, has a responsibility to structure value addition to create shared prosperity. He urged the government to make value-added resources available to all, so that everyone can benefit. This, he believes, will bring good news to all citizens. Prof. Adadevoh's visit to Eswatini is part of a series of leadership engagements with various sectors, including government and faith-based organisations.
Prof. Adadevoh also underscored the importance of excellence as a critical pillar for national transformation. He emphasized that excellence in execution should define public service and development initiatives. According to him, excellence must be the standard when working towards national goals. This message aligns with the Prime Minister's earlier call for bold thinking about transformation.
Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini, who attended the engagement, urged portfolio committee members to become principals of the country's development. He encouraged them to think boldly about transformation, in line with His Majesty King Mswati III's call. The engagement aimed to expose legislators to values-based leadership models that link governance, economic justice, and national development.
The session formed part of efforts to promote values-based leadership and national development in Eswatini. Prof. Adadevoh's message resonated with the Prime Minister's Office Parliament Portfolio Committee, as they explored ways to drive transformation and economic growth. The meeting demonstrated the government's commitment to engaging with experts and stakeholders to drive national development.
Prof. Adadevoh's visit and engagement with Eswatini's leadership reflect the country's efforts to explore new ideas and approaches to drive development. His emphasis on equitable distribution, excellence, and values-based leadership provides a framework for the country's industrialisation drive and national transformation. The government and various sectors will likely consider his recommendations as they work towards achieving national goals.
Key points
- Prof. Delanyo Adadevoh calls for Eswatini's industrialisation drive to prioritize equitable distribution of value-added resources.
- He emphasizes the importance of excellence in execution for public service and development initiatives.
- The engagement aimed to promote values-based leadership models that link governance, economic justice, and national development.
