Affirming that it is high time for Tanzanians to unite and avoid tribalism and hate politics, the VP urged people to work hard and use their knowledge and skills to improve families, communities and the nation as a whole.
He reminded people of voluntary payment of taxes; as it helps the government to achieve targeted development goals, whereas public servants and leaders need to properly execute their duties by serving people diligently and ensuring justice to all.
He urged them to work with the fear of God, underlining that leaders should come up with policies and laws that are beneficial to the majority of Tanzanians. He laid emphasis on environmental conservation, urging people to avoid human activities that contribute to environmental destruction, including cutting down trees.
Tanzania is endowed with a beautiful and attractive landscape, hence the need to take care of it for the benefit of the present and future generations, he stated, hailing efforts of the sixth phase government to improve the provision of social services such as education, health, water and infrastructures.
During this year the government will elevate the rule of law, people’s rights, democracy and good governance further, he stated, urging parents to make sure that all school-age children are enrolled this month.
In his New Year message, Bishop Liberatus Sangu of Shinyanga Diocese said at the Ngokolo parish in the municipality that Tanzanians need to adhere to religious teachings and avoid engaging in evil things but embrace love, peace and unity.
“This year should be a year of peace; people should live with love and stop hating one another,” the prelate sermoned, appealing to Tanzanians to express gratitude for the blessings received in 2023. He urged people to celebrate the New Year peacefully and build a culture of helping one another.
Addressing believers at the church, regional police commander Janeth Magomi said the police force had already prepared to heighten security during the festive season, appealing to the public to collaborate with the police by sharing information on any signs of breaching the peace.
Rev. Martine Kihiyo of the ‘Risen Christ’ parish in Muheza District, Tanga Region, called upon believers to care for one another in 2024, airing the conviction that having regard for one another is crucial in ensuring the country’s peace.
Rev. John Ndimbo of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) also at Muheza, urged Tanzanians to maintain prayers for national leaders, highlighting that during the current year the church plans to implement various development projects.
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