President Samia Invests 116 Billion in Girls’ Education

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has approved over 116 billion Tanzanian shillings to build specialized secondary schools for girls across all regions of mainland Tanzania.

The move is part of her administration’s broader efforts to improve education infrastructure and create equal opportunities for all students.

Speaking during the official launch of Tanga Girls’ Secondary School in Kilindi District, Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, Deogratius Ndejembi—who represented the Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government)—highlighted the government’s dedication to ensuring that girls have access to quality education.

“This is about creating opportunities for our daughters,” Ndejembi said. “We want to make sure they have a safe and supportive environment to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.”

Tanga Girls’ Secondary School is the first of its kind in the region, designed to provide an ideal learning space for young women. The school is part of a larger initiative that will see every region in mainland Tanzania receive similar institutions, aiming to address challenges such as long travel distances to school, overcrowding, and limited access to quality education for girls.

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The project is expected to significantly reduce dropout rates and help more girls transition to higher levels of education. By offering a well-structured learning environment, these schools will encourage academic excellence and empower young women to pursue careers that might have once seemed out of reach.

Education stakeholders and local leaders have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism that it will transform the future of many girls across the country. Many believe that investing in girls’ education is an investment in the nation’s overall development, as it will help create a more skilled and empowered generation.

The government has assured that all the new schools will be equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, and other essential facilities to provide students with a high-quality learning experience. Construction work is already progressing in various regions, and further updates will be provided as the project advances.