The Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), Mr Musa Nassoro Kuji, has said the institution’s strong performance in the 2024/25 financial year is the result of discipline, dedication, and integrity among staff executing conservation duties across the country.
Speaking during a working visit to Gombe and Mahale Mountains National Parks in Kigoma on June 21, 2025, Mr Kuji held discussions with officers and rangers from the two parks in a meeting aimed at improving daily operations and reinforcing institutional goals.
“I commend every staff member for the commitment shown throughout the year. As of today, TANAPA has already surpassed its revenue collection targets for the current financial year ending June 30, 2025. These achievements are not accidental; they reflect the hard work, ethical standards, and professional discipline within our teams,” said Mr Kuji.
The commissioner used the meeting to call for continued teamwork and responsibility among conservation staff to safeguard Tanzania’s rich natural heritage while ensuring national parks remain a reliable source of tourism revenue and community development.
Presenting the Gombe Park report, Assistant Conservation Commissioner Mr Yustin Njamasi, who is also the Chief Warden for Gombe National Park, thanked the commissioner for the visit, which he said provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on improving conservation strategies and boosting tourism performance.
Mr Njamasi also applauded the TANAPA Board of Trustees and management for their unwavering support, which he said has been critical in enhancing efficiency and staff morale at the park level.
During the visit, Mr Njamasi handed over to Mr Kuji a special award that TANAPA recently received for its efforts to support people with albinism.
The award was issued by the Tanzania Albinism Society and officially presented by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa in recognition of TANAPA’s contribution to inclusive community development.
At Mahale Mountains National Park, Chief Warden Mr Halid Mngofi reaffirmed the park’s readiness to strengthen conservation efforts and scale up visitor numbers and tourism revenue in the coming financial year.
Both Gombe and Mahale parks are globally recognized for their thriving chimpanzee populations, making them strategic destinations for wildlife tourism and research.
Located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, the parks offer unique ecological experiences that continue to position Tanzania as a premier conservation hub in Africa.
