The National Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inspired by the Tanzanian model to reinforce its importance and its effectiveness. The Commander of the Congolese National Service, General-Major Jean-Pierre Kasongo Kabwik, recently paid a visit to one of the Tanzania National Service training camps to observe ongoing activities.
The Tanzanian National Service imposes a three-month compulsory service on high school graduates in the country, with the aim of instilling patriotic values in young Tanzanians. These young people also benefit from training in entrepreneurship, in order to encourage them to create jobs and contribute to economic development, particularly in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
The training camp visited by General-Major Jean-Pierre Kasongo Kabwik is one of the most prestigious in Tanzania, welcoming young people from different social classes, including the children of ministers and generals. Even the former Head of State of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete Mrisho, trained there.
By observing the activities and listening to the presentations of the Tanzanian National Service, General-Major Jean-Pierre Kasongo Kabwik believed that the Democratic Republic of the Congo could learn from these good practices to strengthen peace, security and the development of the country. country. He did not rule out the possibility of implementing some Tanzanian National Service initiatives within the Congolese National Service.
This approach bears witness to the Congolese government’s desire to promote the civic engagement of young people and to promote their holistic training, by providing them with useful skills for their professional future and for the development of the country.
Inspired by the Tanzanian model, the Congolese National Service aims to strengthen national consciousness, a sense of responsibility and patriotism among young Congolese, while providing them with opportunities for personal and professional development.
This initiative shows the will of the Congolese government to take concrete measures to invest in youth and build a promising and prosperous future for the country. By drawing inspiration from other countries that have succeeded in setting up national service programs, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is showing its determination to meet current challenges and prepare the next generation to become responsible and engaged citizens.
The Congolese National Service thus continues to evolve and adapt to the needs of the country, seeking innovative solutions to train and engage young people in building a strong and prosperous nation