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

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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 29th September, 2023. Download document here:  https://lnkd.in/dE6znkgH

The High Commission congratulates the leadership of the governments of the three East African Community sister countries, namely Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, for winning the right to host the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2027 football tournament. The “Pamoja Bid” has paid dividends, demonstrating that “unity is our strength.” We congratulate H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for directing the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to immediately take measures to construct two state-of-the-art stadiums in Arusha and Dodoma. We welcome the world to Tanzania: the land of Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar.     

The High Commission joins H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and well-meaning Tanzanians to congratulate TWIGA STARS for qualifying for the second round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a thrilling win over Ivory Coast. We witnessed your good performance in Côte d’Ivoire and the best of all in Dar es Salaam. Bravo TWIGA STARS. We are proud of you. Keep it up

 

On 27th September 2023, the High Commissioner joined his colleagues in the SADC Ambassadors Group, consisting of Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe in their regular meeting at the Residence of the South African High Commissioner (South Africa House).

               H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana                             Mr. Osita Okechukwu, DG of Voice of Nigeria On 26 th September 2023, Tanzania High Commission and Voice of Nigeria marked the end of Level One Kiswahili Training programme for VON Members of Staff, with a graduation ceremony of 19 successful participants. The programme commenced on 9 th May 2023, it expected to equip VON broadcasters with basic Kiswahili knowledge in order to strengthening VON's Kiswahili Service.  Graduating participants making a Kiswahili presentation. Graduating participants of Kiswahili Level 1 Class Graduating Students and their tutors with the High Commissioner Group photograph after the event.

On 25th September, 2023 at the Chancery, the High Commissioner, Amb. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana and staff, received Mr. Aretas James Lyimo, Commissioner General, Tanzania Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) and his team. Mr. Lyimo and his team are in Abuja to participate in the 31st Meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLAF) from 54 African countries. The meeting will be held in Abuja from 26th-29th September, 2023.

On September 19, 2023, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, laid the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and distributed 160 state-of-the-art boats to dedicated Tanzania fishermen and seaweed farmers in the region. The Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port project is set to drive forward Tanzania's blue economy agenda and the construction of the fishing port is expected to create over 30,000 jobs.

  H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visionary leadership and commitment to boosting economic growth and provide clear direction to take on board the private sector as the engine for growth is paying off. Through deliberate policies targeted at strengthening the competitiveness of the economy, improve the business and investment environment, and reduce the cost of regulatory compliance. The 19th Tanzania Economic Update launched in Dar es Salaam on 19th September, 2023, by the World Bank projects an economic growth rate of 5.1% this year compared to 4.6% recorded in 2022, despite worsening global economic conditions. The update explains this growth will be based on improving business climate and the implementation of structural reforms. Download document here:  https://lnkd.in/dPqVtFe3

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 22nd September, 2023. Download document here: https://lnkd.in/dkA9UdBp

  Tanzania - The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania Addresses United Nations General Debate, 78th Session.

On 18th September, 2023 at the Chancery, H. E. the High Commissioner had discussion with Mr. Emmanuel Ansah-Amprofi, CEO and founder of Mate Africa Concept. Their talk revolved around Tanzania products which require promotion in the markets of ECOWAS member countries using ICT innovations as well as organization of business missions.

  According to the Association of International Conference and Convention (AICC), Tanzania ranks 5th on the continent behind South Africa, Morocco, Rwanda and Egypt. The Government under the leadership of H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has set out strategies to increase Tanzania’s share in the African Conference Business. Thereby, moving its market shares from previous 5% to 10%, with a projection to make Tanzania a top hub for international events in the next 5 years. One of the strategies employed by Government is to expand international conference facilities to Dodoma, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. As well as rebranding Tanzania through the “Tanzania: Royal Tour” film which has also contributed immensely to opening up the country to the world.