The High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, Abuja-Nigeria

Left to right:  H. E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, Vice President of Nigeria and  H. E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of Tanzania On Sunday, 27/02/2022, H. E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President, of the United Republic of Tanzania and H. E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had a bilateral meeting in Arusha, Tanzania. The deliberations revolved around several matters related to the Bilateral Relations between the two countries, particularly on the need to establish a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) which will enhance cooperation in different sectors including tourism, trade, education, science and technology, among others. The Bilateral relations between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Federal Republic of Nigeria dates back to the liberation struggles of African countries and has continued to be strengthened post colonialism and apartheid era. Prof. Osinbajo is in Arusha, Tanzania to attend the 2022 opening of the

Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, Minister of Finance and Planning of Tanzania and A lice Usanase, Vice President of AFC   H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana facilitated the meeting between the Leadership of Africa Finance Corporation and the Minister of Finance and Planning of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba on 22nd February, 2022 in Tanzania. The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is an international finance organisation headquartered in Lagos – Nigeria. Although, Membership of AFC is open to all African/states. The Corporation currently has thirty-three (33) member states.   The AFC delegation was led by Ms. Alice Usanase, Vice President and Ag. Head of Country Relations and members of the delegation include James Maduekeh, Vice President and Head of Treasury Client Services, Temitope Mudabai, Associate Vice President, Country Relations. The Honourable Minister of Finance was accompanied by Top Officials in the Ministry. The AFC Team also met with the Bank of

  H. E. Dr Benson Alfred Bana delivering a goodwill message, as Special Guest of Honour, at the Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) on the occasion of inauguration of Course No. 44. The event was officiated by the Vice President of Nigeria. H. E. Prof Yemi Osinbajo, who was the Chief Guest of Honour, and ably represented by Gen. Lucky E. O. Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, Nigerian Army.  21/02/2022, Jos, Plateau State-Nigeria.

 

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  Tanzania has some of the world's best avocados. In 2019 alone Tanzania produced over 40,000 tons of avocado and production is projected to grow by about 20% annually, which will respond to the rising demand for Tanzania avocado across Europe. The Government of Tanzania is making available ample fertile lands supportive to the farming of avocado, and investors are invited to be a part of the success story of the "Green Gold" (Avocado) in Tanzania. Investors can explore opportunities in cultivation of avocado plantations, establishing processing facilities, value chain in cosmetics, edible oils or manufacturing of inputs required for the entire value chain of avocados. Whatever your interest, you are welcome to Tanzania (Karibu Tanzania!).

  Tanzania makes list of top 10 richest countries in Africa.

  H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana making a presentation to Prof Clifford Obiyo Ofurum, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) UNIPORT The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State, Nigeria, Prof. Clifford Obiyo Ofurum  accompanied by Dr Jones  Gilbert  Ayuwo , a lecturer in the Department of linguistics and Communications of the University of Port Harcourt  paid a courtesy call on H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to carry forward the conversation centred on reintroducing Kiswahili Language study into the curricular of the University of Port Harcourt, through a collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam(UDSM), Institute of Kiswahili Studies. Furthermore, to invite His Excellency as a Convocation Lecturer to the 33 rd Combine Convocation of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), with the theme “Internationalization of Higher Education i

The Pan-African Club of Anglican Girls Grammar School (AGGS), paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria, on 18 th February, 2022. The educational visit is part of their orientation about working in the African Diplomatic Corps. The Pan-African Club is the brain child of Africa Vision 525 Initiative a not-for-profit NGO which trains simulations of the Assembly of the African Union. The Pan-African Club (PAC) has since 2004 held research base simulations of an Assembly of the African Union.  PAC is made up of volunteer student in their final year of secondary school, who by participating in the club are expected to acquire skills for gathering relevant information required for policy formulation and building skills for public speaking and other leadership skills.

H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner presents a plaque of honour to.  Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim  Director General/ CEO of NATOP T he Tanzania High Commission Chancery in Abuja on the 16 th February, 2022, received the Director General/CEO and Senior Management Staff of National Office for Technology Acquisition  and Promotion (NOTAP), Nigeria. The NOTAP Team were on a reciprocal visit to explore further the identified areas of mutual interests for the United Republic of Tanzania and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as pointed to at  previous meetings. This reciprocal visit by the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) , is a step forward in the plans to reinvigorate its relationship with its Tanzania counterpart, the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), for technological development and advancement of Tanzania and Nigeria.                                                                                         

  Professor Magnus Lekara Kpakol , Chairman/CEO of the Economic Growth and Development Centre (EGDC) paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana,  the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria  on 17 th  February, 2022. The visit was intended to inform His Excellency of the planned project of the EGDC in conjunction with the University of Texas aimed at providing a platform for interested companies and relevant stakeholders in business sectors across Africa to develop global partnerships for the advancement of Africa’s human capacity and reposition the continent for self-driven growth and sustainable development. The Africa Forum, Global Partnerships and study tours is expected to deliver to Africa an improved global competitiveness. EGDC is seeking the facilitation of the High Commission to mobilize the participation of interested entrepreneurs, companies and other stakeholders including policy makers from the United Republic of Tanzania at the

At the end of his official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, traveled to Chato in the northwest of Tanzania, and paid homage to the late Tanzanian President, John Magufuli, who died on 17th March, 2021. Laying a wreath on Magufuli’s grave, Adesina reminisced about how they shared a passion for the accelerated development of Africa. He described the late President as a “dear friend, brother and partner.” “I miss our engaging discussions about Africa. I miss our discussions on your vision for Tanzania. In a very short time, you transformed Tanzania. You were bold. You were determined,” Adesina wrote in the condolences book. “I thank God for your life. I thank God for your outstanding service to Tanzania; for all you did to improve the lives of your people, whom you loved very dearly.” Magufuli, who was elected as the country’s fifth president in 2015, initiated mega infrastructure projects, such as the mult

  The family of Elias Mwandobo was bade farewell by the Staff of the Tanzania High Commission, Tanzania Diaspora and friends of the High Commission on 14 th  February, 2022, as he completes his tour of duty in Nigeria. The new Officer joining the Mission was also welcomed during the event. Ms. Anna Mgamba replaces Mr. Elias as head of Consular Department at the Tanzania High Commission, Abuja - Nigeria.