The newly appointed Ubungo District Commissioner, Razaro Twage, has officially begun his duties by meeting with district councilors to introduce himself and strengthen collaboration for effective service delivery.
Speaking today, February 7, 2025, at his office in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, Twage emphasized that leadership is a shared responsibility between various officials, including councilors, Members of Parliament, and other institutional leaders.
"I arranged this meeting with Ubungo councilors to introduce myself and establish a working relationship so that government activities can continue smoothly," said Twage.
He highlighted the importance of cooperation, noting that open discussions will enhance teamwork and ensure the effective implementation of projects that directly benefit citizens.
"I appreciate the warm welcome, and I am confident that we will work together to address citizens' concerns and drive development.
I also commend the councilors for their efforts in improving public services and planning for infrastructure projects, especially in the road sector," he added.
Twage stressed the need for strategic budgeting and collaboration with agencies such as TARURA and NDDP to complete ongoing and new projects.
"The government has heavily invested in rural water supply, achieving 70 to 80 percent coverage.
The cooperation between councilors and municipal authorities in revenue collection is also crucial for sustaining these efforts," he said.
He acknowledged the existing challenges with internal roads in Kibamba, Ubungo, and Mbezi but assured the councilors of his commitment to working together to find solutions.
Ubungo Mayor Japhari Juma Nyagesa welcomed Twage on behalf of the district's leadership, which includes councilors from 14 wards and two CCM Members of Parliament representing 90 streets.
"We have assured the District Commissioner of our full cooperation. Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership, Ubungo has already received Tsh 104 billion in development funds, and we are committed to ensuring these projects are successfully implemented," said Nyagesa.
Goba Ward Councilor Esther Ndoha also welcomed Twage, emphasizing the need to address key challenges such as poor road infrastructure and water supply shortages.
"We are ready to work with the District Commissioner to find solutions and bring meaningful progress to our community," said Ndoha.
