Mozambique: New AIMO governing bodies sworn in, strategic vision announced

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Mozambique: New AIMO governing bodies sworn in, strategic vision announced

2:36 CAT | 13 Aug 2025

Photo: Paulo Chibanga/ LinkedIn

The official inauguration of the new governing bodies of the Industrial Association of Mozambique (AIMO), elected for the 2025-2030 term, took place recently in one of Maputo’s hotels. The event, attended by distinguished national and international figures, marked a moment of renewal and reaffirmation of the commitment to the country’s industrial development.

The ceremony, held last Wednesday (06-08) began with a speech by Carlos Simbine, President of the AIMO General Assembly, followed by the reading of the inauguration minutes by Rogério Samogudo, former president of the association. The highlight of the event was the signing of the inauguration instrument, which formalized the leadership transition, with Paulo Chibanga assuming the position of president of AIMO, replacing Rogério Samogudo.

Paulo Chibanga, representing Enserve – the first and largest private pump and valve company in Mozambique – assumes the leadership of AIMO with the aim of bringing a multidisciplinary and innovative vision to the industrial sector. In his speech, the new president emphasized the honour and responsibility he assumes, outlining five main commitments: institutional strengthening of AIMO, active defence of industry interests, financial sustainability, fostering entrepreneurship and employment, and knowledge production through a future Industry Observatory.

Also during his speech, Chibanga announced two strategic partnerships: a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIDO, which aims to strengthen institutional capacity and promote sustainable industrial solutions; and an agreement with Limak Construction Southern Africa, under the GEG – Girls Empowerment through Engineering project, which will promote the training of girls in engineering and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

The ceremony featured the presence of Secretary of State for Industry, Custódia Paunde who, in her speech, highlighted “the central role of industry in the structural transformation of the Mozambican economy”.

“Data shows that the industrial sector represents, on average, 8% of GDP over the last 10 years, ranking as the fourth largest contributor to national production,” Paúnde noted.

The Secretary of State for Industry challenged the new AIMO board “to deepen sectoral specialization, encouraging the formation of industrial associations by sector of activity, with a focus on the priority industries defined in the Strategic Industrial Plan.”

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Paunde also highlighted “the need to expand the industry sector’s presence in areas such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, construction, energy, transportation, and the environment”.

After the inauguration, two cooperation agreements were formalized: one between AIMO and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), focusing on inclusive and sustainable industrialization, renewable energy, and technical innovation, and the other between AIMO and Limak Cimentos, aimed at training women in engineering, their integration into the job market, and the promotion of gender equality in the production sector.

The event concluded with a call for business unity and cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as international partners, aiming for a more robust, inclusive, and future-oriented Mozambican industry.

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