Employees of the Ministry of Minerals and its institutions have been urged to work hard and be patriotic to safeguard the country's economy from the impacts of changing foreign policies.
During an event organized by the Mining Commission and the National Mining Corporation (STAMICO) on February 8, 2025, at John Merlin Secondary School in Dodoma, the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, emphasized that Tanzania is blessed with many valuable resources.
He highlighted the importance of protecting and valuing these resources, stressing that patriotism should guide the country’s efforts to strengthen its economy.
He pointed out that while the United Arab Emirates became rich from oil, Tanzania is fortunate to have a wide variety of resources, including minerals, which require careful management.
To reach the goal of having the Mining Sector contribute 10% to the National Income, he said more effort is needed, especially as time is limited, though significant progress has been made so far.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Engineer Yahya Samamba, also called on employees to stay patriotic, work diligently, and make the Mining Sector a major contributor to the nation’s development and the improvement of citizens' lives.
The Chairperson of the Mining Commission, Janet Lekashingo, advised employees to take care of their health by exercising regularly to prevent non-communicable diseases.
She also presented a special award to Engineer Ramadhani Lwamo, the Executive Secretary of the Mining Commission, for his outstanding performance and the trust placed in him by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, who officially confirmed him in the role on January 15, 2025.
Additionally, Deputy Minister Kiruswa presented awards and gifts to retired leaders, including a farewell tribute to the former Chairman of the Mining Commission, Professor Idris Kikula, and Professor Abdulkarim Mruma, the former Commissioner of the Mining Commission.
The event also saw the presentation of trophies and medals to winners of various sports competitions. Institutions under the Ministry of Minerals include the Mining Commission, National Mining Corporation (STAMICO), Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC), and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TEITI).
