CCM Secretary General Dr. Emanuel Nchimbi has urged graduates to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation as key solutions to the growing unemployment challenge.

Speaking at the 24th Convocation at Mzumbe University in Morogoro, Dr. Nchimbi highlighted that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes, with every sector, industry, and job market being reshaped in ways that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.

He noted that the rise of artificial intelligence, the increasing emphasis on a green economy, and the emergence of new technological revolutions are fundamentally altering the nature of work.

"Traditional careers are being redefined, some are fading away, and new frontiers are emerging. This rapidly evolving landscape presents both enormous challenges and incredible opportunities for you, the graduates, as you step into the workforce," Dr. Nchimbi said.

He stressed that the world needs not just workers but bold visionaries capable of leading this transformation. Dr. Nchimbi added that education has always been a powerful catalyst for change and transformation.

"At Mzumbe University, you have not only gained valuable knowledge but also honed your critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative abilities," he continued. "In an era where change is constant and relentless, the call is no longer just to adapt—today, we demand that you lead the charge in this transformation."

Dr. Nchimbi emphasized the need to cultivate a mindset of innovation and resilience to revolutionize the job market.

"The future belongs to those who refuse to accept the status quo, to those who dare to challenge the norm," he said.

Earlier, the President of Mzumbe University Council, Ludovick Utouh, reflected on the university’s long-standing contributions to the nation, highlighting its graduates' significant impact both within the government and beyond.

He specifically mentioned President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose well-rounded education at Mzumbe University has played a vital role in shaping her leadership, helping secure a prosperous future for the country.

Other notable alumni mentioned by Utouh include Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi and former Chief Secretary Ambassador Ombeni Sefue. Sefue's training at Mzumbe has earned him trust and numerous important appointments, including roles in the Criminal Justice Commission and the Tax Systems Reform Commission.

Ministers attending the alumni gathering and annual council meeting included Ambassador Dr. Pindi Chana (Natural Resources and Tourism), Anthony Mavunde (Minerals), and Dr. Ashatu Kijaji (Union and Environment), along with Members of Parliament Elibariki Kingu (Singida), Japhet Hasunga (Vwawa), and Subira Mgalu (Special Seats).

Utouh, also the former Controller and Auditor General (CAG), urged graduates—whether ministers, MPs, ambassadors, or businesspeople—to continue serving as ambassadors of the university and to support its scholarship fund for students in any way possible.

He advised the graduates to apply their knowledge to better their lives, emphasizing, "We learn for the development of the people."

Utouh also encouraged alumni to focus on entrepreneurship as a powerful tool for combating poverty and urged all graduates to uphold three core values in their contributions to nation-building: integrity, hard work, and determination.