President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans, especially those in positions of leadership, to use the challenges and methods used in dealing with Covid-19 as an opportunity to learn lessons that will help in Rwanda's journey.

Kagame reminded the leaders that while results-oriented leadership requires a high level of commitment and discipline, challenges like the current Covid-19 crisis make the responsibilities even heavier but offer learning opportunities.

Kagame thanked Rwandans and the leaders for their continuous cooperation in ensuring that Covid-19 pandemic is defeated and reminded them to continue working together to completely eliminate the pandemic.

Continuous accountability

Kagame urged the public officials who were sworn in to put public interests before their own.

"All of us leaders should always uphold that when it comes to fulfilling our duties in public service, we should not confuse our own interests with that of the country," he said.