The Minister for Energy, Deogratius J. Ndejembi, together with Deputy Minister Salome Makamba, has held a high-level meeting with senior leaders of the Ministry and institutions under the energy sector to agree on strategies for implementing the approved 2026/27 budget and addressing recommendations raised by Members of Parliament.
The meeting, which was the first internal coordination session immediately after the budget was passed by Parliament, brought together Permanent Secretaries, Commissioners, Directors, Heads of Units, Chairpersons of Boards, heads of energy institutions, and selected ministry staff.
The focus was to ensure all energy sector plans are well coordinated and quickly translated into results for citizens.
Speaking during the meeting, Minister Ndejembi directed all leaders in the Ministry and its institutions to move with speed in implementing all commitments outlined in the budget.
He said every department must be well prepared to ensure that planned projects and services are delivered efficiently and on time for the benefit of wananchi.
He also stressed the importance of carefully addressing all concerns, observations, and recommendations raised by MPs during the budget debate, saying they reflect the real needs and expectations of citizens across the country.
“These recommendations from Parliament are not just formalities. They reflect the voices of Tanzanians. We must respond to them with clear actions and solutions,” he emphasized.
Ndejembi further called on all public servants in the energy sector to maintain high discipline, teamwork, and commitment in their daily duties.
He said strong performance in the sector is key to ensuring reliable and affordable energy services reach households, businesses, and industries.
Deputy Minister Salome Makamba echoed the Minister’s message, urging closer cooperation among institutions under the Ministry.
She said effective coordination will speed up the implementation of energy projects and ensure that citizens directly benefit from government investments in the sector.
The Ministry leadership reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the 2026/27 budget is implemented effectively, with a strong focus on expanding access to sustainable and reliable energy services, especially in rural and underserved areas, in line with the government’s development agenda.
