MWE Correspondent
Key cabinet ministers in Tanzania have recently revealed how President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s four-year leadership has transformed the country, revived the vision of the late founding father Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and set new standards for governance and national development.
Speaking at the Jukwaa la Fikra Forum organized by Mwananchi Communications in Dar es Salaam, the ministers cited completed national infrastructure projects as tangible proof of a government focused on inclusive growth, continuity, and strategic execution.
The forum, held under the theme “Building Bridges, Building a Nation,” was officially opened by the Minister for Works, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, who praised President Samia for finalizing major infrastructure projects initiated by her predecessor, the late President John Pombe Magufuli.
“President Samia could have easily launched her own projects to build a personal legacy,” said Ulega. “But instead, she chose the harder path — completing what her predecessor left behind. That decision alone teaches a profound lesson to all politicians in this country.”
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Ulega emphasized that President Samia assumed office during the global economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet her administration managed to complete major projects without overburdening the national budget with new debt.
Quoting former U.S. President John F. Kennedy — “The infrastructure of any nation is the backbone of its development” — Ulega pointed to the successful completion of the Magufuli Bridge in Mwanza, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), and the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project as key developments expected to accelerate growth across multiple sectors.
His remarks were echoed by Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, who described the projects as transformative with far-reaching social and economic implications.
“This infrastructure boom will change the game in healthcare, agriculture, education, and commerce,” said Prof. Mkumbo. “Patients will access better medical facilities even in remote regions. Farmers will reach markets more easily, students will get to school safely, and businesses will flourish.”
Mkumbo added that beyond their economic value, major infrastructure investments play a crucial psychological and intellectual role in boosting national morale and confidence.
The ministers’ remarks come as President Samia marks four years in office, having assumed leadership in March 2021. Her administration is increasingly being recognized for strategic continuity, inclusive governance, and an investment-driven approach to development.
This renewed commitment to nation-building, grounded in the foundational ideals of the country’s independence-era leadership, appears to be shaping a modern Tanzania — one that bridges the past with the aspirations of a united, progressive future.
