Those who took the oath include Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Yussuf Murangwa: Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Consolee Uwimana: Minister of Gender and Family Promotion.
Also sworn in were Mutesi Rusagara: State Secretary for State Investments and Financial Mobilization in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, and Olivier Kabera: State Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Other leaders who took the oath include Aimable Havugiyaremye: Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), and Angelique Habyarimana: Chief Prosecutor.
Additionally, the Chief of Health Services, Maj. Gen. Dr. Ephrem Rurangwa, and his Deputy, Brig. Gen. Dr. John Nkurikiye, also took the oath.
After the swearing-in ceremony, President Kagame provided guidance, emphasizing the expected contributions of the new leaders towards the development of the citizens.
He stated, "You represent various sectors. Your primary responsibility is to protect the interests of all Rwandans without discrimination. This responsibility may seem easy, but in practice, it proves to be challenging. However, it is essential to fulfill these responsibilities effectively."
He added, "Leadership involves setting an example for others to follow, starting with those you lead and extending to others, especially the youth. This role includes making sound decisions whenever necessary. A leader who cannot make decisions fulfills only a small part of their responsibilities. Tasks should be completed promptly without unnecessary delays."
President Kagame further stated that a good leader knows their responsibilities and does not need constant reminders.
He said, "It is not acceptable for leaders to constantly need reminders about their duties, as if there are individuals assigned to remind them. Tasks that can be completed in a week should not take two weeks, a month, or longer. If you ask why there is a delay, no one can provide a reason; they simply apologize and promise to address it."
He added, "I often say it is good to apologize and commit to doing the task, as it is your responsibility, but that is not the main issue. The main issue is understanding why the time was wasted and why the task, which was within your responsibilities, was not completed."
In this ceremony, President Kagame also dissolved the House of Deputies as its term ended, as stipulated by the Rwandan Constitution.
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