The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that education programmes directly improve citizens’ lives by urging the Institute of Adult Education (IAE) to strengthen discipline, accountability, transparency and institutional efficiency in the delivery of its services.
Speaking in Morogoro, the Director of Primary Education from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Abdul Mauld, said strong governance within public institutions is essential to ensure that government investments in education translate into tangible benefits for communities.
He made the remarks while representing the Deputy Permanent Secretary during the 16th Workers’ Council meeting of the Institute of Adult Education.
Mauld noted that IAE plays a strategic role in promoting lifelong learning, skills development and social inclusion, particularly for out-of-school youth and adults who are outside the formal education system.
He emphasized that professionalism, teamwork and innovation are critical in addressing institutional challenges, especially financial constraints.
“Public institutions must continuously innovate and expand their programmes to meet citizens’ needs,” he said. “By mobilising alternative sources of funding and developing viable projects, IAE will be able to increase its internal revenue and strengthen service delivery to the public.”
He highlighted the impact of key national programmes, including the Integrated Programme for Out-of-School Adolescents (IPOSA) and the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Programme – Alternative Education Pathways (SEQUIP-AEP).
Through collaboration between the Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government, IAE is implementing education infrastructure projects in 30 local government authorities across six mainland regions Manyara, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Singida, Coast and Tanga.
Under IPOSA, 27 vocational workshops have been completed at a cost of TZS 1,551,998,000. These facilities are expected to equip out-of-school youth with practical vocational skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, life skills, and basic literacy and numeracy, enabling them to become productive and self-reliant citizens.
Similarly, under SEQUIP-AEP, which runs from 2022 to 2025, a total of 13,272 girls who had dropped out of secondary school have been re-enrolled in 191 IAE-managed centres nationwide.
In 2025, an additional 1,731 boys were enrolled, reflecting expanded access to alternative education pathways and reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive education.
Mauld stressed that the Workers’ Council has a responsibility to ensure close oversight of all IAE projects, particularly large strategic initiatives such as IPOSA and SEQUIP-AEP, so that public resources are used efficiently and outcomes continue to positively impact citizens.
In his remarks, the Chairperson of the IAE Workers’ Council and Rector of the institute, Prof. Philipo Sanga, said IAE has made significant progress in improving learning environments through the construction of classrooms and administrative buildings in 14 regions, as well as the rehabilitation of facilities in eight regions.
He said these achievements demonstrate prudent use of public funds and alignment with national development priorities.
Prof. Sanga added that IAE remains committed to good governance practices, including the regular convening of Workers’ Council meetings, in line with legal and public service requirements, to ensure accountability and improved service delivery for the benefit of Tanzanian citizens.