Chapo reaffirms commitment to job creation and training for youth in Inharrime and Jangamo
Daniel Chapo, FRELIMO’s presidential candidate in the upcoming October elections, concluded his electoral campaign in the southern province of Inhambane by pledging structured job creation and vocational training programs for the youth of the districts of Inharime and Jangamo. This promise aligns with Chapo’s electoral manifesto, which places youth at the forefront of government priorities.
According to the candidate, Inharime and Jangamo, with a predominantly young population facing unemployment challenges, will benefit from comprehensive employment programs under FRELIMO’s vision, which sees young people as the driving force behind progress. He emphasized the importance of providing youth with the skills and opportunities necessary to thrive.
Chapo stated that part of this youth-oriented strategy would be realized through promoting youth associations, a model that ensures their participation in development processes and decision-making.
In Inharime, Chapo also promised to revitalize the agricultural sector by constructing irrigation systems to boost production and productivity, creating supply chains that justify the establishment of industries.
Attracting industries to the region, he noted, would secure job opportunities for the youth, addressing one of the major local concerns, as Inharime and districts like Massinga are among the most populous in Inhambane.
"We will continue investing in professional training to encourage young people to learn practical skills and increase their employability. We want to boost agricultural activity to enhance production, which will in turn attract industries to the area, creating more jobs for our youth," Chapo said in Inharime.
He also highlighted the need to strengthen funding for income-generating entrepreneurial initiatives among young people, as well as providing scholarships to ensure they receive an education that empowers them to contribute at all levels.
Reflecting on his achievements as governor of Inhambane, Chapo mentioned the construction of several water supply systems and other initiatives that transformed the district.
To realize these goals, Chapo urged voters to support him and his party, FRELIMO, in order to implement the manifesto crafted in response to the country's concerns, particularly those of Inhambane province.
"FRELIMO is the only party that understands the people’s concerns. On October 9th, vote for me and vote for FRELIMO," he urged.
Chapo acknowledged the chronic problem of poor road conditions in Inharime and Jangamo, which hinders the transport of agricultural products from Inharime and Panda to consumption areas.
He promised to improve road connections to Inharime and Panda. "We will continue to expand paved roads and ensure that products from production areas reach the markets," Chapo affirmed.
He also pledged to expand district hospitals in Inharime and Jangamo to improve patient care.
One of Chapo’s top priorities is the rehabilitation of the Inharime-Panda road. "We are already working on rehabilitating this road. Many people work in Inharime but live in Panda and Homoine. This is an important route," he explained.
Chapo also emphasized the need to invest in roads leading to Zavora beach, believing that these infrastructures will help boost the local tourism industry.
He spoke about ongoing negotiations to establish fair pricing for cassava, a product used in the bread industry but currently sold at prices that discourage production.
Chapo concluded his tour of Inhambane province and is now heading to Gaza province, where he will continue his voter mobilization efforts, beginning in the district of Chongoene.
