Minister Nduhungirehe highlights community responsibility during Umuganda

Kigali-Rwanda, Rwanda’s  Minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation Amb. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, this Saturday joined residents of Bibungo Village, Nzove Cell, Kanyinya Sector in Nyarugenge District during the monthly community work known as Umuganda, reinforcing the government’s call for collective responsibility in national development. During the exercise, the Minister worked alongside local residents before addressing the community, where he emphasized the importance of personal and environmental hygiene as a foundation for healthy and productive lives. He also

Kigali-Rwanda, Rwanda’s  Minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation Amb. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, this Saturday joined residents of Bibungo Village, Nzove Cell, Kanyinya Sector in Nyarugenge District during the monthly community work known as Umuganda, reinforcing the government’s call for collective responsibility in national development. During the exercise, the Minister worked alongside local residents before addressing the community, where he emphasized the importance of personal and environmental hygiene as a foundation for healthy and productive lives. He also urged parents and guardians to ensure that all children attend school, highlighting education as a key pillar for Rwanda’s long-term development. In his remarks, Minister Nduhungirehe called on local leaders and families to strengthen the school feeding programme, noting its role in improving student attendance and learning outcomes.    

FM Nduhungirehe with residents during Umuganda

While addressing social cohesion, the Minister encouraged residents to prevent and resolve conflicts within families, stressing that peaceful households are essential for building strong communities and sustainable development. In addition, Minister Nduhungirehe shared messages related to upcoming national and global observances, including Heroes’ Day marked on 1 February, which honors Rwandans who made sacrifices for the nation, and World Wetlands Day, observed on 2 February, underscoring the importance of protecting wetlands and the environment. Residents welcomed the Minister’s participation, describing it as a strong demonstration of leadership and unity, values that Umuganda continues to promote across the country. Source: MINAFFET Rwanda