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

The High Commissioner and his diplomatic colleagues (home based staff) at Tanzania High Commission, Abuja, teamed up to bid farewell to H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania as she sets up for her return flight to Tanzania. It was an exemplary honour to receive Her Excellency in Nigeria.

On 29th May, 2023, the High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, H.E Thami Mseleku, was honored to meet and greet Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Long live the unparalleled Tanzania-South Africa bilateral relations.

  Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the inauguration of the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Nigeria.

H. E.  Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan and H. E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni     Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and her Ugandan counterpart, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th May, 2023 commissioned the Kikagati Hydroelectric Power Project in Isingiro District, South western Uganda. The power station is located across the Kagera River and will produce 16 Megawatts. The project is expected to deliver to Kyerwa and Karagwe districts in Kagera region, access to reliable and affordable electricity.

  On 24th May, 2023 in Accra-Ghana, the High Commissioner, received Hon. Omar Said Shaaban, Minister of Trade and Industrial Development, Zanzibar as well as Hon. Eng. Zena Ahmed Said, Chief Secretary, Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. They are in Accra to participate in the African Leadership Forum, organized by the Tanzania based Uongozi Institute and AfCFTA Secretariat in Ghana.

H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and  H. E. Wamkele Mene On 23 May 2023, the High Commissioner received H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania in Accra, Ghana. H. E. Dr. Kikwete is in Accra to participate in the African Leadership Forum (ALF) to which his Patron. The Forum is to be attended by former African Presidents and will be held from 25-26 May, 2023. Among other engagements, on 24 May, 2023, H. E. Dr. Kikwete payed a courtesy call on H. E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete signing the guest book at AfCFTA Secretariat

The Air Tanzania Company Limited – ATCL’s Global Expansion has hit its all time high as the airline plans entry to major cities like Lagos, and Accra the West African Commercial hubs, as well as London, Dubai, Muscat, Juba and Lilongwe and other SADC destinations. Africa must drive its connectivity to enhance business relation to actualize its AfCFTA agenda.

Tanzania State House, Dodoma Tanzania High Commission joins H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the citizenry to celebrate the inauguration of the new state-of-the-art State House in Dodoma on 20th May, 2023. The brand new State House was financed by Government and built by local technicians. The late Father of the Nation, Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere and the late 5th Phase President J. P. Magufuli were posthumously awarded special plaques in recognition of their contributions towards the construction of the new State House.

On 18th May 2023 in Lagos, H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana conveyed the good news to Mrs. Ayodele Olatokunbo Mabogunje, in connection to the approval of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for her to serve as Honorary Consul of the United Republic of Tanzania to Lagos, the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs. Mabogunje is the immediate past President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Tanzania High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria is accredited to Federal Republic of Nigeria and 14 other West African countries, as well as two regional entities, AfDB & ECOWAS. Here are some opportunities available in AfDB as at 19th May, 2023. Download document here: https://lnkd.in/di2VAVGF

On 16th May 2023, H. E. Dr Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria received Dr. Ayub Rioba Chacha, Director General Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation at the Chancery in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr. Rioba is in Nigeria to attend the 14th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) held from 16th - 20th May, 2023.

On 18th May, 2023, H. E. Dr Benson Bana and Ms. Mercy Alexander of D’ Gallery TV (online TV) had preliminary discussions in Lagos on the latter’s planned trip to Zanzibar in June, 2023. A team of 5 experts from D’ Gallery TV is expected to visit Zanzibar on the invitation of Mr. Rahim Bhaloo, Chairperson of Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI). They will produce a documentary on Zanzibar tourists attractions and her rich heritage. Zanzibar is the most preferred tourists destination for Nigerian travelers.

The High Commission joins Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and the citizens to congratulate Young Africans (YANGA) for an impressive performance in CAF Confederation Cup semi-final. Yanga’s victory against Rivers of Nigeria did inspire the team to perform superbly elsewhere. We are appreciative of the President’s support for Yanga. With determination, rigor and patriotism, the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup is for Young Africans.

On 18th May 2023 in Lagos, the High Commissioner held discussion with Mr. Nwachukwu Kingsley and his colleagues in Nigeria Tourism Lovers (NTL) and MARDIS Travels. The discussion was intended to promote tourism destinations and attractions in Zanzibar and on Tanzania mainland for the Nigeria travelers community using inflight magazines.

H. E. Dr.  Benson Alfred Bana with Hon. Mrs. Lucy Kabyemera On 13th May 2023, Tanzania High Commission received Mrs. Lucy Kabyemera, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Deputy Permanent Secretary and her delegation visited Nigeria to attend the 42nd Shelter Afrique Annual General meeting, which was held from 8th to 12th May 2023. H. E. Dr.  Benson Alfred Bana with Hon. Mrs. Lucy Kabyemera and her delegation H. E. Dr.  Benson Alfred Bana with Hon. Mrs. Lucy Kabyemera, her delegation and Home Based Staff of the Mission

On 12th May, 2023, H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria received a delegation from the Foundation for Leadership & Education Development (FLED) on a courtesy call. The FLED Team led by its President, Dr. Joseph Ibekwe seeks to explore possible educational and cultural exchange cooperation between FLED and counterpart organizations in the United Republic of Tanzania. FLED is an acronym for the incorporated trustees of Foundation for Leadership & Education Development. It is an NGO established in 1995 to build the economic and leadership capacities of women and youths to enable them participate in development processes. It has a Mandate to promote transformational leadership development in Africa. The High Commissioner assured FLED the necessary cooperation geared at advancing Tanzania and Nigeria bilateral ties.

H. E. Dr Benson Alfred Bana with  Dr. Halima Noor Abdi   On 12th May 2023, Tanzania High Commission received Dr. Halima Noor Abdi, a Tanzanian, working with African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat as Senior Policy Review Advisor. Dr. Abdi was in Abuja for the AfCFTA Review Mechanism Consultative Meeting, which took place from 8th -11th May, 2023.   H. E. Dr Benson Alfred Bana,  Dr. Halima Noor Abdi and Home Based Staff at the Mission

On 11th May, 2023, the government of the United Republic of Tanzania announced its Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson as the candidate for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), stating that Dr.Tulia Ackson possess unmatched qualifications, experience, and commitment to democracy that are relevant for the job. The IPU is an international organization of national parliaments, empowering parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development. The President of IPU is the Head of the Executive Committee which is the decision-making organ of the Union. The Union is made up of about 179 parliamentarians out of the 193 countries with legislative bodies in the world. The IPU is currently headed by a Portuguese national, Mr Duarte Pacheco, and expects to select its new leader during the 147th assembly to be held from October 23rd to October 27th, 2023 in Luanda, Angola.

Today, 12th May, 2023, the Participants of National Defence College Course 31 celebrated the International Culture Fest. Participants were drawn from 20 countries including Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, India Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, The Gambia, Nigeria e.t.c. The Tanzania High Commission was on ground to showcase Tanzania products, food and artifacts.

The High Commission is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Hon. Bernard Kamillius Membe, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania (2007-2015). He will be remembered for his contribution to the leadership of Tanzania, specifically for advancing Tanzania’s external relations.