15 Dec 2016

The Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Mr Edwin Batshu, has encouraged employees not to be weary in doing good for they shall reap in due time.

Mr Batshu was speaking at an event to award certificates to officials from the ministries of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs as well as Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development.

He said the awards were in recognition of the officers’ participation and selfless contribution towards preparations of the BOT50 celebrations.

“With their participation, they have ensured the success of our golden jubilee anniversary celebrations,” he said.

Mr Batshu informed the recipients that after the success of the BOT50 celebrations, President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama saw it fit to honour those who contributed their time, skills and in any other way to the success of the celebrations countrywide .

“These certificates are an expression of gratitude from His Excellency, thePresident on behalf of all Batswana, for the outstanding work done by this team,” Mr Batshu said.

The minister further noted that officers focused on the expectation of the nation, and had a sense of national duty hence they did not disappoint.

He said the employees had joined those who started putting Botswana before themselves, leading to the birth of the slogan ‘Botswana pele’.

 “We need more people with that attitude because with it we shall prosper as a nation, as you may be aware, the bot50 celebrations were meant to celebrate ourselves as Batswana, to celebrate our successes, and our years of progress, to reflect on how we have overcome challenges over the years, and to rebrand our being and our identity, “he said.

The minister further commended the recipients for a job well done and for their resolute efforts and their invaluable contribution in making the Bot50 celebrations a success.ENDS