Min. Hasunga Welcoming New Students from Tanzania joining Agrostudies

On September 5th, 2019, a group of 60 Tanzanian students arrived in Israel to participate to Agrostudies’ one-year training and another 40 are expected to arrive in the following days to complete a total of 100 applications. Upon their arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport, Lod, Israel, they were welcomed by The Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, Japhet Hasunga.

Minister Hasunga, on behalf of Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, appealed to their involvement and dedication to take advantage of their training and using it as a catalyst to develop upon their return the agricultural sector in Tanzania. "You came to Israel with a view to extend your nowledges and skills in agriculture, so keep everything aside and focus on learning, make sure to optimize your studying time, get knowledges and skills and upon your return you will be able to make great changes in agriculture.”

Minister Hasunga warned them to always remain honest since they represent Tanzania, to be diligent and to have good values ​​which make it easier to acquire professional skills for the benefit of themselves and the country as a whole. "We yearn to assist in Tanzania of a pending appearance of billionaires from the agricultural sector, especially among the youngsters who benefit of a training-period in Israel,” declared President Magufuli.

He added that the government is expecting to witness upon their return the development of many raw materials-based industries arising from the agricultural sector.

And well, Minister Hasunga warned the students not to take part in Israel’s internal affairs, with the elections getting close and remaining focused on their studies.

For his part, the Tanzanian Ambassador, Job Daudi Masima urged the students to follow the instructions given by the Minister of Agriculture. "As Tanzanian, you wear the flag of our Nation, for the best and not for the worst.”

Ambassador Job Masima did not fail to congratulate the 45 graduates who returned to Tanzania for their great and positive impact.

Janeth Patrick and Simon Jalusi, as spokespersons of the new arrivals, assured the Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, Japhet Hasunga that they will represent Tanzania at its best in order to meet the government’s expectations. "We will study very hard to contribute to the improvement of the Tanzanian agricultural sector." they said.