Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Dar to host major industrial exhibition

IDDY MWEMA
PREPARATIONS are in final stages for a major exhibition of industrial products in Dar es Salaam in December to measure the performance of the industrial sector under the fifth-phase government.
Addressing reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Charles Mwijage, said the industrial exhibition would give a broad picture on performance of the industrial sector for the past year since the fifth phase government came to power.
“To mark one year of the fifth phase government, on December the Ministry is organising industrial exhibition, among other programmes, citizens will be able to know the efforts of the fifth phase government since it took over last year,” elaborated the minister.
According to him, so far more than 3,800 industries have been built within a period of one year, adding Tanzanians should prefer using local products produced in the country. However, Mr Mwijage advised local producers to adhere to quality to meet demands of the local market and compete in international markets.
To make sure local industries are protected, the minister assured investors that the ministry is strengthening border and port inspections to make sure no sub-standard goods enter into the market.
“As the Minister for Trade I am responsible to protect both consumers and local producers in the country, I want to assure both of them that the Ministry together with other ministries we are intensifying border patrol and inspections to make sure sub-standard goods do not cross our boundaries,” he explained.
With the theme “Tanzania now we are building Industries,” Mr Mwijage urged youth to have desire of building industries.
“Regional Commissioners (RCs) will describe various investment opportunities available in their regions, I called also upon youth to have desire to build industries, there will be expertise from the ministry to mentor youth on how to start up an industry,” he said.

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