By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Tanzania’s minister for Finance and Planning, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its commitment to support the government of Tanzania in implementing new projects in various sectors.
Dr Nchemba expressed the gratitude during a meeting with the President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina in Dodoma.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula.
The finance and planning minister cited some of the sectors in which Tanzania has been receiving support from AfDB as agriculture, empowerment of women and youth.
According to Dr Nchemba, the African regional bank has also provided funds for construction of various infrastructure projects, including the planned Dodoma outer rings roads and the envisaged international airport at Msalato.
“The two projects as well as empowerment of women and youth and support to the agricultural sector that is the backbone of the economy will boost the economy of Tanzania,” he remarked.
Equally, the minister stated further that the commitment of bank in the SGR projects will not only benefit Tanzania but also the economies of neighboring countries.