Msomera Village in Handeni District, Tanga Region, continues to take shape as a model resettlement area, thanks to the government’s commitment to improving the lives of citizens who have voluntarily agreed to relocate from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The Conservation Commissioner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Abdul-razaq Badru, made a working visit to the village to inspect ongoing infrastructure developments.
The area has been designated by the government as a new home for residents from Ngorongoro who have chosen to move in support of national conservation efforts.
Speaking during the visit, Commissioner Badru praised the government’s efforts in laying strong foundations for a sustainable and citizen-friendly settlement.
He assured that the NCAA will continue working hand in hand with sectoral ministries to ensure the village is equipped with all necessary infrastructure and services.
“There is significant work the government has already accomplished here. We will continue to collaborate closely to make Msomera a model village one where both current and future residents can live comfortably, with dignity and peace of mind,” he said.
Accompanied by Handeni District Commissioner Hon. Salum Nyamwese, Commissioner Badru toured various parts of the village, including completed housing units and areas earmarked for further development.
DC Nyamwese reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring security and social services for the residents.
He noted that the construction of key infrastructure such as roads, water systems, schools, and health centres is well underway, and that completed homes are being protected around the clock.
“Everything we are doing here is meant to ensure that people relocating from Ngorongoro find a better, stable, and supportive environment. We are not just building houses we are building a future,” he said.
The relocation programme, championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Sixth-Phase Government, seeks to strike a balance between the protection of cultural heritage and biodiversity in Ngorongoro, and the rights and welfare of citizens.
Msomera is now seen as a shining example of what well-planned resettlement can achieve with proper housing, access to services, and opportunities for economic growth.
As more families prepare to join those already settled, Msomera stands as a symbol of hope where conservation and human development go hand in hand.