As the Nation continues to mourn the fallen Head of State, Dr. John Magufuli, Tanzanians have more reasons to celebrate his life and achievement recorded during his tenure.
Speaking during the State Funeral Event at Jamhuri Stadium in the country's capital Dodoma, on Monday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi highlighted major achievements registered during the leadership of the brace son of Africa, Dr. Magufuli.
He recalled some of Dr. Magufuli's achievements include relocating Government Headquarters to Dodoma region in 2016, a move that could not be fully implemented since 1973.
Dr. Magufuli is also applauded for restoring discipline and integrity in the public service by discarding unethical and inefficient public servants as well as the removal of ghost workers from public sector payroll in a crackdown on corruption.
"Dr. Magufuli also enhanced the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds through his famous slogan 'Hapa Kazi Tu'" he said. Dr. Magufuli will also be remembered for endorsing a bill that established the High Court's Division to deal with graft problems in the country and speed up timely dispensation of justice.
To address the problem of delaying cases, Dr. Magufuli made another bold decision of signing a certificate to strengthen the Attorney General's Office and the National Prosecutions Office and also to establish the Office of the Solicitor General.
The signing of the certificate has increased productivity and brought about greater efficiencies in the supervision and management of cases in courts as well as in the Arbitration Tribunals both domestically and abroad.
During President Magufuli's tenure, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continued to grow at an average of 6.8 percent in 2019, largely due to the strengthening of govern. Under his leadership, Tanzania was declared a middle-income status country, a feat that has been achieved five years ahead of schedule.
There has been an increase in economic and business opportunities for various groups, especially for low-income Tanzanians.
Another milestone decision initiated by ex- President Magufuli's administration is the coming of the Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018, which were included in the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act No. 7 of 2017.
These Regulations were enacted following the Amendments of the Mining Act, 2010.
These regulations have to be followed by contractors to ensure that local content rules adhere to all persons or companies involved in the mining industry.
A committee has been established to oversee the implementation of these regulations in the mining industry. The regulations clearly state that priority has to be given to qualified Tanzanians in employment and on the job training.
Furthermore, the regulations provide that preference has to be given to local service providers and goods which are manufactured locally.
Companies that will be given first preference in the grant of mining licence are indigenous Tanzanian companies.
The Former president further ensured the setting up of mineral trading hubs in various regions of the country, construction of the 24km perimeter wall surrounding the mines in Mirerani in the northern Manyara region to curb smuggling of Tanzanite the rare gemstone and increasing ownership of Government shares in mining companies from 16 percent to 50 percent.
In the manufacturing sector, he expanded the industry by encouraging the construction of small, medium and large scale industries in the country where the number of new factories built during his reign topped 8,4 77.
Another achievement recorded during his tenure includes the adoption of Kiswahili as the official language for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC).
In terms of energy, the late President Dr. Magufuli initiated the implementation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) in Rufiji as well as the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFP) in the Tanzania-Rwanda border.
He also terminated the leasing of power generation generators which cost the Government a lot of money.
The ex -President initiated a free education policy to enable all children to have access to education in the country, renovating old secondary schools and building teachers' houses, as well as addressing the needs of special groups.