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For the first time in the country, President John Magufuli yesterday met with former government leaders at State House to exchange views on various issues.
A statement released by State House said former guest leaders at the State House including former heads of state, Benjamin Mkapa, Alhaj Ali Hassan Mwinyi and former Zanzibar President, Aman Abeid Karume .
The former prime ministers present were David Msuya, John Malecela, Joseph Warioba (Judge), Salim Ahmed Salim, Frederick Edward Lowaye Sumaye and Peter Mizengo Pinda
In addition, the former Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, was among the senior government officials who were invited to the State House.
Also, former presidents of the National Assembly, Pie Msekwa and Anne Makinda were among the former leaders who attended the invitation of the president
Of the others were the old Chief Justice Barnabas Samatta, Augustino Ramadhan and Mohamed Chande Othman. In addition, the current Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Speaker of the National Assembly, Job Ndugai and other officials were present at State House.
President Magufuli said that he had decided to invite former leaders to the State House in recognition of their contribution. and the development of Tanzania.
He said that he was happy to meet them and that he was anxious to benefit from their wisdom.
"I need the wisdom of the elders … it's the main reason to invite you here, but again, I missed you, I remembered you", said the head of state.
He added: "You have done a very good job for this nation, we are very proud of you … I hope that someday I could be like you."
There he added that among the issues he would like to discuss with former leaders, there was a briefing on what his government had been doing for the past two years.
he would like to hear from them about what should be done to advance Tanzania
President Magufuli said that it might be difficult for him to meet everyone privately and that this meeting at the State House gives them a good platform to exchange ideas and share wisdom
. In this way, we can meet here and share some ideas. I think it's a good opportunity for you too to see you, "he noted.
The head of state stated that he was happy to meet with the leaders he directed under previous governments
praised the former prime minister, Mr. Lowassa, for leading a peaceful campaign when both ran for president in 2015.
"I am very grateful to Mzee Lowassa, he is a wise man.I remember that during the campaign for the general elections of 2015, it is useless to broadcast on stage the abuses, "said President Magufuli
for his part, the former leaders thanked President Magufuli. Head of State to strengthen and build institutions to oversee various activities and projects that are implemented by the Fifth Government.
They said that it is necessary that the government strengthens the institutions and ensures to oversee the implementation of major development projects. like railway construction, the war against corruption, ensure discipline in offices, increase revenue collection, provide social services and ensure that all Tanzanians work hard to build the nation. by assessing people's problems and developing strategies to solve them.
The government, however, was the head of state said the government was doing everything in its power to bring development to its people. He said the revenues went from 800 to 1.3 trl / month
The construction of SGR has already begun from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma at the cost of 7.26 trl / implementation of the Stieglers Gorge, which is expected to generate 2,100 MW and offer free primary and secondary education, as well as loans to higher education students in the country.
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