Angela Normino
Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has unveiled ambitious strategic plans aimed at ensuring that by the year 2025/2026, a minimum of 85 per cent of the extensive road network is consistently passable regardless of the season or weather conditions.
The Chief Executive Officer of TARURA, Engineer Victor Seff, recently delivered a significant address in Morogoro during the commencement of the TARURA Workers’ Council meeting. The primary agenda of this gathering was to meticulously assess and deliberate on the budget for the forthcoming 2024/2025 fiscal year, which is scheduled to be formally presented by the Minister for Works, Mr. Innocent Bashungwa, to the esteemed National Assembly in the upcoming month.
Eng Seff underscored that the core objective of the strategic plan is to guarantee that the roads remain easily accessible throughout all seasons, thereby fostering economic growth and ensuring convenient access to essential social and economic services.
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Highlighting the current state of affairs, Eng Seff pointed out that a significant portion of over 100,000 kilometers of roads in Tanzania are composed of earthen (unpaved) surfaces, which pose considerable challenges, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
He further elaborated on the composition of TARURA’s road network, revealing that 44 per cent comprises a well-established infrastructure, encompassing slightly over 3,200 kilometers of paved roads and more than 41,000 kilometers of gravel roads. However, the inadequate condition of a portion of these roads continues to impede progress and development across the entire nation.
The CEO emphasized the importance of convening such council meetings as a pivotal step towards actively engaging employees in contributing to the budgetary decisions and overall management of the institution.
In a related development, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Mines & Construction Workers Union (TAMICO), Paternus Rwechungura, offered valuable advice to TARURA, particularly urging engineers and construction professionals within the agency to proactively consider joining the builders’ association. This collaboration would enable them to effectively engage with their counterparts, including the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), in sharing valuable experiences within the construction sector.
Expanding on recommendations, the Secretary-General encouraged TARURA to maintain a steadfast commitment to inspecting and repairing both rural and urban roads continuously. This proactive approach is essential to ensuring that transportation services remain reliable and accessible at all times, thus contributing to the overall socio-economic development of the region.
Additionally, during the proceedings, the representative of the Labour Commissioner from the Office of the Prime Minister, Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities, Tulia Msemwa, provided insightful guidance to council members. Msemwa urged active participation from all members to offer their perspectives and recommendations on the budgetary allocations. This collaborative effort is crucial in ensuring that TARURA effectively attains its outlined goals, mission, and vision.
Furthermore, Msemwa, who also serves as a Senior Education Officer in the Labour Division of the aforementioned office, emphasized that TARURA has set forth comprehensive plans geared towards enhancing road infrastructure. These initiatives are designed to address existing challenges effectively and achieve the nation’s objectives in an efficient and productive manner.
