President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaks after the swearing-in ceremony of ministers, deputy ministers and the chief secretary at Chamwino State House in Dodoma yesterday. PHOTO | Edwin Mjwahuzi
Dar es Salaam. The government yesterday sounded a
resolve to have a more coordinated government in attempts to attain
Tanzania’s goals as outlined in its development vision.
From the
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Vice President Philip Mpango to Chief
Secretary Hussein Kattanga, all hinted on the importance of coordinated
government in a ceremony where several ministers, deputies and the new
head of the civil service took oath of office.
The comments about
coordinated government started when the newly sworn-in Chief Secretary,
Mr Kattanga, hinted on the subject as he elaborated the roles of his
office.
Mr Kattanga said his job was to bring all ministries and
institutions together to work as one to help the nation to achieve its
development goals.
“My job is to coordinate these ministries and institutions so that they can work towards the same goal,” he said.
According
to him, the government must work as a team to reach Tanzania’s
development aspirations as outlined in its development vision 2025.
“It must be an effective and efficient government to reach the 2025 development goals,” he said.
He added: “Ministries must work as a team. Output in one ministry is also an input for the other.
“It
is upon completion of the construction of an airport by the ministry of
Works that the ministry of Transport brings its aircraft… A coordinated
government is one that is effective,” he said.
President Hassan said
the new head of civil service was actually touching on the real problem
that faced the government officials who, she said, have been in
constant tussles.
She cited the example of the misunderstandings
between ministers and their deputies and permanent secretaries and their
assistants.
“I would like to remind you that we are working for one
government, regardless of the sections you belong to. So, there is no
need to get into unnecessary conflicts within our works. Whenever there
are confusions and differences, especially after these changes, please
sit down together and see a better way of coordinating the government
and move ahead,” said President Hassan, who spoke after the swearing in
of the government leaders.
“We all work for one purpose of serving the public. We are just workers of the citizens,” she said.
“I
will also look at the way you behave to see if you are really serious
about work. Those who will be walking around with shoulders up will be
telling me that they are just enjoying their positions instead of
working. I would like to see ministers moving around different parts of
the country to address challenges, especially after the budget sessions
in Parliament.”
“All ministers should be in Parliament during the
budget sessions to support and complement each other in defending and
giving necessary explanations about the government budget,” she added.
Development vision
Tanzania is fighting to accomplish targets outlined in the National Development Vision for 2025.
The
roadmap targets to graduate the nation from a least developed country
to a middle income country by 2025 with “a high level of human
development.”
However, the World Bank categorized Tanzania as a
country with the middle income status last July, about five years before
the deadline.
The vision also targets to transform the economy from a
low productivity agricultural economy to a semi-industrialised one, led
by modernised and highly productive agricultural activities which are
effectively integrated and buttressed by supportive industrial and
service activities in the rural and urban areas.
Consistent with the
vision, Tanzania is expected to accommodate five attributes by 2025,
including high quality livelihood; peace, stability and unity; good
governance; a well-educated and learning society; and a competitive
economy capable of producing sustainable growth and shared benefits.
For
his part, the Vice President, Dr Philip Mpango noted the existence of
tensions between executives including ministers and permanent
secretaries.
He said there are some ministers who are at loggerheads with their deputies for various reasons.
“We will make a follow-up on this. We are building one house and there is no reason to be in wrangles.”
Dr
Mpango also informed the new Chief Secretary, Mr Kattanga, to manage
some permanent secretaries and their deputies who have been in constant
tussles.
“There are some permanent secretaries when their deputies do
well, then it becomes a problem to them, and especially when they try
to raise alarm concerning money and financial procedures that should be
followed,” Dr Mpango disclosed.
“When you sit down with these
permanent secretaries, tell them we are following up and we will take
appropriate actions. It is very important to work as one team,” added Dr
Mpango.
Meanwhile, President Hassan has warned different leaders in
the country against investing in the 2025 poll campaigns and instead
they should work, saying that their records will decide when the time
comes.
The President issued the statement yesterday soon after
swearing-in some ministers, deputy ministers and Chief Secretary at the
Chamwino State House in Dodoma Region.
“We are moving towards 2025 in
which people will have many things. Stop it and let’s get down to work
as we will know this and that ahead while your record comes after your
life.
“And I will be serious about this as the most important thing
is for you to look at your records. Although my eyes are loosened, I can
see well. “Let me tell you that whoever is interested in the year 2025,
let them stop forthwith,” she ordered .
“We are going to end Easter
Holiday on Monday. So, may be Tuesday we will meet here again and
swear-in others,” said President Hassan.
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