BTU Celebrates 80 Years

Moiseraele Goya
Moiseraele Goya

PALAPYE: The Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) over the weekend celebrated 80 years of existence here at Kediretswe Primary School.

The event was thronged by multitudes of teachers and retired teachers. Foreign Affairs Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, the area Member of Parliament and assistant Minister of Basic Education, Moiseraele Goya and BTU founding father, Japhta Radibe also graced the celebration held under the theme, ‘BTU in celebration of 80 years of achievement, challenges and vision beyond 100 years of Labour Advocacy and protection’.

In her keynote address, Venson-Moitoi, who is also the former Minister of Education, said that as the teachers celebrate, it is also important to reflect and introspect on the legacy left by those who came before them. She encouraged the teachers to never give up on the journey forged by their fore fathers in making sure that the nation releases esteemed professionals.

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