By Own Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appreciated the role played by Zimbabwean workers in the diaspora whose contribution to the economy through remittances he said is benefitting the country.

Mnangagwa applauded their efforts, hard work and sacrifices expressing optimism that the country will realise modernisation, industrialisation and economic growth.

In his press statement on the occasion of Workers Day celebrations issued Tuesday night, Mnangagwa said:

“Allow me to also acknowledge the role being played by Zimbabwean workers in the Diaspora. We recognise the contribution you continue to make to our motherland through your remittances and the sustenance of your families. We applaud your efforts, hard work and sacrifices.

As workers, you are an integral cog as we drive towards the attainment of vision 2030. We appreciate and salute the contributions and hard work and sacrifice that you continue to make in building our great nation.

You are a sector that we are going to give due attention in the 2nd republic. We know that with you as partners, we will realise the modernisation, industrialisation, growth and prosperity of our economy. Working together, Zimbabwe shall surely rise.”