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

        Representatives of CYID Nigeria led by Mr Aihwu Victor, Director, paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Chancery today, 25 th August, 2022. Among other things, the focus of discussion was centered on : (i) promotion of Regular Pathways to Tanzania; (ii) Youth development programs for Tanzanian youths and (iii) promotion of Tanzania culture/heritage and tourist destinations. The Centre for Youths Integrated Development (CYID) is a non-profit organization, founded in Nigeria, in 2005. The CYID designs and carries out high-impact development training for youth, and practical interventions intended to generate new knowledge, best practices and effective means of tackling development problems.  

  Among other exhibitors who participated in the 15th International Arts and Crafts Expo 2022 which held in Abuja from 18 th – 20 th August, 2022, the National Council for Arts and Culture, present Tanzania with the BEST EXHIBITOR IN E-MARKETING award . During the event, Tanzania High Commission in Abuja, show cased the enormous opportunities that exist in the Tourism, Investment and Trade sectors of the United Republic of Tanzania, through display of Tanzania products, art and crafts, video clips, pictorial banners, brochures, etc.

H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania joined some of his colleagues from the SADC Ambassadors Group in a meeting with the leadership of Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a Nigerian non-governmental organization. KDI works on issues of policy advocacy, peace conflict and security, democracy, elections and governance.

  On 24th August, 2022, H. E. Benson Alfred BANA joined his colleagues in the SADC Ambassadors Group, Abuja to receive their counterpart, Her Excellency Mrs. GERENGBO YAKIVU Pascaline, Ambassador Designate of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Mrs Obinyan Sylvester, Economic Affairs Officer and Mr Felix Agwu Okon, Staff at the Tanzania High Commission Abuja. Tanzania High Commission Abuja, on 18th August, 2022 got an opportunity to participate in the 15th Edition of International Arts and Crafts Expo, which took place at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. The Mission showcased Tanzania Tourism attraction, Investment opportunities and Products. The Expo is an annual event organized by the National Council For Arts and Culture of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Tanzania High Commission was one of the 20 Embassies and High Commission that participated in this years event. The Council is head by a Director General, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, OON. Mrs Obinyan Sylvester, Economic Affairs Officer Tanzania High Commission Abuja. Mrs Susan Khan, President of Women in Business and Tourism (WIBAT) and Mrs Obinyan Sylvester, Economic Affairs Officer Tanzania High Commission Abuja.

Tanzania High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria is the office in charge of diplomatic activities between the Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and those of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia and Togo. The Mission is also the representative of the Government of Tanzania to two regional entities, AfDB & ECOWAS. As a part of our area of accreditation, the African Development Bank (AfDB) job vacancies are posted on our official social media pages and website to provide quick access to information on available opportunities. Download document at:  https://lnkd.in/d8mRaHrR

  Are you thinking of where to invest, make profit and have confidence on your investment? The    United Republic of Tanzania beckons. Hear what our investors say about us: “I think the business environment here has changed dramatically. Things are opening up and I can assure you I will now be the champion of Tanzania wherever I go and tell people that things have changed. They should come and invest heavily here” - Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Richest Man in Africa (24th May, 2021). “…We commenced operations in Tanzania 5 years ago with a limited investment of $10million and today we have over a $100million invested in the country.  This is due to the ease of doing business, pursuit of national interest by the leadership leading to Foreign Direct Investment and attraction to the country….” Mr. Temitope Shonubi, Group Chairman, Sahara Group (4th May, 2021). Download document from: https://lnkd.in/dBUPZHBQ

  The High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania in Abuja, Nigeria, is pleased to announce that on 1 st August, 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the oldest Chamber in West Africa, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), for the promotion of trade and business between Nigeria and Tanzania in line with the provisions of the AfCFTA. The process of signing the MoU has been midwifed by the Tanzania High Commission, Abuja under the able headship of His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, over several months with the first virtual meeting between the leadership of the Chambers held on 13 th October 2021, and several correspondences. It is expected that the Memorandum of Action will follow and tangible measurable outcomes will shortly be evident.   The High Commission appreciates the current leadership of the LCCI, Asiwaju (Dr.) Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI an

  His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana on 4th August, 2022 visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, where he addressed participants of Senior Executive Course (SEC) 44, 2022. He gave a country brief particularly to the Study Group One which will be visiting United Republic of Tanzania for study tour from 7th - 14th August, 2022.  Participants were also given lessons on some basic Kiswahili words to aid their interactions in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Col. Kasyupa from Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF), receives his award.   On the 02 August, 2022, His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana was at the National Defence College Nigeria as special guest to the 30th Anniversary Celebration/Graduation Dinner and Award Night (NDC 30 Course). Col. Kasyupa from Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) was one of the participants who received a special award for international participants. H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, H. E. Stanislas Kamanzi, High Commissioner of Rwanda, Col Kasyupa and another course participant. His Excellency Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, Col Kasyupa and his course mates. 

Left to right:  Mr. Mcha Hassan, Deputy Commissioner General and Head of Delegation,  H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, Mr Swalehe Byarugaba, Deputy Commissioner Operations - DRD   Officials from Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) are in Nigeria, facilitated by the Tanzania High Commission, Abuja to undertake a study tour at the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The team will be learning international best practices on Tax Administration of Digital Economy, from 1st-5th August 2022. TRA Head of Delegation signing the visitors book at the High Commissioner's Office. Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) team visiting the High Commission Chancery. TRA team received in the "Tanzania Room" High Commissioner, Officers of the Mission with the TRA team.