Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamad Hassan Chande has urged public servants to embrace innovation, research and ethical conduct in their work in order to improve service delivery to citizens and contribute to national development.
Chande made the remarks while opening the 34th Workers’ Council meeting of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism held in Lindi Region, where he called on employees to uphold humanity, trust and integrity while carrying out their duties.
He said public servants play a critical role in ensuring government institutions deliver services efficiently and responsibly, noting that professionalism and ethical conduct are essential in strengthening public confidence in government systems.
The deputy minister also encouraged staff in the ministry to invest more time in research and innovation to help develop new tourism products that can attract more visitors and increase the duration of tourists’ stay in the country.
According to him, expanding tourism products is important in boosting the sector’s contribution to the national economy and supporting Tanzania’s efforts to remain competitive in the global tourism market.
He further urged public servants to demonstrate patience, resilience and confidentiality in their work while continuing to improve their knowledge and professional skills.
Chande also cautioned workers against negative workplace attitudes such as jealousy, selfishness and resentment, saying such behaviour undermines cooperation and productivity.
He called on employees to continue working together, respect one another and support opportunities for further education and motivation programmes aimed at improving performance in the public service.
The deputy minister also stressed the need to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts as part of wider plans to grow the tourism sector.
He noted that protecting wildlife resources will help Tanzania achieve its target of attracting eight million tourists by 2030 under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
He said the target can be reached through increased research, innovation and deliberate strategies aimed at identifying and promoting new tourism attractions across the country.
Speaking on behalf of the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Deputy Permanent Secretary Nkoba Mabula said the council meeting would provide members with an opportunity to review the ministry’s budget plan for the 2025/26 financial year and the budget estimates for 2026/27.
He added that participants would also receive briefings on the national anti-corruption strategy, services offered by the Workers Compensation Fund, the national service policy for all citizens and reforms in public service delivery presented by experts from the National Health Insurance Fund.
Meanwhile, Samwel S. Nyungwa, representing the Secretary General of the Trade Union of Government and Health Employees (TUGHE), urged members to observe the rights and responsibilities of public service while maintaining high standards of professionalism both during employment and after retirement.
