The Electrical Transmission and Distribution, Construction and Maintenance Company Limited (ETDCO) has pledged to complete an ambitious electricity distribution project covering 372 villages in Ruvuma Region, valued at TZS 37.9 billion. The project is expected to significantly boost social and economic activities in the area.
Speaking during the official handover ceremony between ETDCO and the Rural Energy Agency (REA) on January 3, 2026, Ruvuma Regional Commissioner, Brigadier General Ahmed Ahmed, urged the company to adhere strictly to the project schedule in Mbinga and Nyasa districts.
“Completing this project on time will stimulate local economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents. I encourage households to prepare their electrical wiring so they can connect to the network as soon as it becomes available,” Brigadier General Ahmed said.
REA’s Project Management Officer for electricity distribution, Engineer Deogratius Nagu, said the initiative will benefit nearly 11,914 households in the two districts.
On his part, ETDCO Acting Managing Director, Engineer Richard Mwanja, thanked the government and REA for entrusting the company with the project.
He assured that ETDCO is committed to delivering the project on time while maintaining high-quality standards.
Engineer Mwanja made the pledge in the presence of Brigadier General Ahmed Ahmed, underlining the company’s focus on timely execution and adherence to technical specifications.
TANESCO’s Ruvuma project supervisor, Engineer Ali Pandit, confirmed the utility company’s commitment to ensuring that electricity reaches communities without delays.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative, praising the government through REA for bringing electricity closer to their homes.
They said the project will accelerate social services, business activities, and overall economic development in their villages.
