The government has intensified efforts to modernise technical training institutions across the country, with a renewed focus on equipping technicians with advanced technological skills needed to match the fast-changing demands of the labour market.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Annual Technicians Conference in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Mohamed Besta, said investment in modern technology and practical learning facilities is critical in producing a competent workforce capable of supporting the country’s industrial and infrastructure ambitions.
Eng. Besta, who represented the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Eng. Aisha Amour, at the conference organised by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), said technicians remain central to the implementation of major development projects, particularly in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing industries.
He noted that rapid technological advancement globally requires technical professionals to continuously improve their knowledge and adapt to emerging systems in order to remain competitive both locally and internationally.
“Technology continues to evolve at a very high speed worldwide. It is therefore important for technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge in the use of modern systems so they can effectively compete in the labour market,” said Eng. Besta.
He added that the government would continue collaborating with learning institutions and stakeholders in the engineering and construction sectors to ensure technical colleges are equipped with modern teaching tools and conducive environments for hands-on training.
The government’s push comes at a time when Tanzania is implementing large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, railways and industrial developments, which require a growing pool of highly skilled technical personnel.
ERB Board Chairman, Prof. Bakari Mwinyiwiwa, underscored the importance of strengthening practical training programmes for technicians, saying such efforts would help produce graduates with skills that directly respond to market demands.
He said the board would continue working closely with the government and education institutions to ensure training curricula keep pace with technological changes and the evolving needs of the engineering and construction industries.
The annual conference brought together engineering stakeholders, trainers, students and technicians from across the country to discuss the future of the profession and explore ways of strengthening its contribution to Tanzania’s socio-economic transformation.
