Newly-appointed ministers sworn in by President John Magufuli at the State House in Dar es Salaam.
14 June 2016
TWO newly-appointed ministers sworn in by President John Magufuli at the State House in Dar es Salaam on Monday have outlined their top priorities, exuding confidence that they will deliver to the fullest.
They are Mr Mwigulu Nchemba, who is the new Minister for Home Affairs and Dr Charles Tizeba, who takes over at the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries.
Speaking a few minutes after he took oath of office, Mr Nchemba declared war against drug kingpins, saying he would leave no stone unturned in the fight against the big dealers.
He added that his appointment to the docket demonstrated that the Head of State had high trust in him. “I want to warn those dealing with the vice to stop it immediately because they will not be spared as we don’t want our young generation to be destroyed,’’ he stressed.
Mr Nchemba further said that although his new docket was difficult to handle due to various challenges involved, he would ensure that all forms of crimes that have been emerging are dealt with decisively.
“I know that my ministry is entrusted with the task of ensuring that our citizens are secure. I know I have the ability to maintain order in the country,’’ he vowed. The new minister takes over the new docket at a time when there has been a tug of war between the police force and members of the opposition party over the conduct of political rallies.
Mr Nchemba also takes over his new office within a few months of senseless killings that have threatened to shake the very foundations for peace and security in the country.
“I will deal with all incidents that are likely to threaten the lives of citizens,’’ Mr Nchemba further vowed. On his part, Dr Tizeba promised to ensure that the three sectors ─ Agriculture, Livestock and fisheries - were growing.
“I am a fisherman, farmer and pastoralist. Therefore, I am starting to discharge my new duties with enough experience in the three sectors,’’ he said. He added that about 75 and 80 per cent of Tanzanians depend on agriculture, promising to put more emphasis on the development of the sector.
“I understand that there are several issues to deal with in this ministry but with cooperation from my colleagues in government, I am sure that we shall be able to move forward. The early morning swearingin ceremony was also attended by Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Chief Secretary Engineer John Kijazi.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ernest Mangu, and senior officials from the Police Force, Immigration Services Department, Prisons Department and Fire Brigade also attended. Dr Tizeba had also served as Deputy Minister for Transport under President Jakaya Kikwete’s administration.
This was President Magufuli’s first mini-cabinet reshuffle since he appointed his cabinet late last year, days after he succeeded Mr Kikwete as the country’s fifth president.
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