Hassan Magulumali
The Deputy Minister in the Office of the President for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Deus Sangu, has urged the e-Government Authority (eGA) to participate in various innovation exhibitions to showcase the quality of systems developed and the skills of youth trained by the institution, enabling these young people to find opportunities in the private sector.
He made this statement while closing practical training for 65 students from various universities that took place over a ten-week period at the eGA Innovation and Research Center located in Dodoma.
Sangu called on eGA to implement a program aimed at promoting innovation in ICT for higher education students strategically by connecting these youth with private sector employers.
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As a result of this initiative, Sangu urged eGA to strengthen collaboration with the private sector so that the youth trained by the institution can meet the demand in both domestic and international markets in the field of innovative ICT.
“I am pleased to hear that NMB Bank and Vodacom are among your partners working with you to understand market needs, thereby helping you to equip the youth to align with market demands,” Sangu stated.
Additionally, Sangu urged eGA to create a database for all youths undergoing practical training at the center, rather than leaving them without their information being documented.
He emphasized that to ensure ICT delivers the expected results for Tanzania’s economy, these young innovators should be marketed for their projects to attract potential employers.
For his part, the Director General of the e-Government Authority, Eng. Benedict Ndomba, stated that the center has been conducting research in all ICT areas, as these studies and innovations position the country competitively in the digital economy compared to other nations.
Meanwhile, Jane Claud, a student who benefited from the practical training at the center, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and requested the government to expedite the construction of a larger facility to keep pace with the rapid technological changes occurring worldwide.
