The government has urged newly trained wildlife professionals to uphold ethics, professionalism and accountability as they begin careers tasked with protecting Tanzania’s wildlife and tackling crimes against the country’s natural resources.
The call was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Hassan Abbasi, during the 63rd graduation ceremony of the Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute in Mwanza on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
A total of 388 students graduated after completing courses in wildlife conservation, law enforcement, tour guiding and security.
Dr Abbasi said the graduates had been equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to wildlife protection, but stressed that professional conduct would be equally important once they enter the workplace.
“As you enter the workplace, uphold ethics and perform your duties professionally,” he said.
He congratulated the graduates for their commitment to their studies, saying their training had prepared them to take part in protecting wildlife resources and combating wildlife-related crime.
The Permanent Secretary also announced a package of support aimed at addressing some of the institute’s equipment and learning challenges.
The ministry will facilitate the provision of books, 200 binoculars for practical training, two beehives for training on responding to dangerous and destructive animals, more than 20 tents and 50 pairs of boots for wildlife officers.
Dr Abbasi also pledged support for the construction of modern classrooms to improve teaching and learning conditions at the institute.
In another development, he said students admitted to study at Pasiansi would have an opportunity to benefit from scholarships provided through the Samia Scholarship programme.
The support is expected to strengthen practical training at the institute and improve the preparation of personnel who will work in wildlife conservation, law enforcement, tourism and security.
The Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute is among Tanzania’s institutions responsible for preparing personnel for work in the country's wildlife sector, where trained manpower is required to protect wildlife and manage human-wildlife interactions.