President Samia Suluhu Hassan Concludes Mtwara Campaign, Promises Comprehensive Regional Development
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has concluded her presidential campaign in Mtwara, delivering a comprehensive vision for regional transformation and national progress. Focusing on critical sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, and youth empowerment, the President pledged to elevate Mtwara’s economic and cultural significance.
In a powerful campaign speech, President Hassan emphasized her administration’s commitment to improving living standards and creating sustainable opportunities. “We are dedicated to improving lives, expanding opportunities, and restoring dignity across Mtwara,” she declared.
Key Campaign Highlights:
Agricultural Transformation
The President outlined ambitious agricultural plans, targeting significant growth in cashew, sesame, and pigeon pea production. Highlighting recent achievements, she noted pigeon pea production’s remarkable increase from 5,700 to 529,000 tonnes, and sesame production from 5,100 to nearly 600,000 tonnes.
Infrastructure and Connectivity
President Hassan promised enhanced road connectivity, emphasizing cross-border trade opportunities with neighboring countries. She stressed the importance of infrastructure development in facilitating goods and service movement, particularly for farmers and traders.
Youth Empowerment
A significant focus was placed on youth engagement, with plans to allocate three million additional acres for youth-led agricultural initiatives. The President emphasized supporting entrepreneurship through access to capital, training, and digital tools.
Healthcare and Education Advancements
The campaign outlined substantial investments in healthcare, including a new zonal referral hospital and upgraded health centers. Education improvements were also highlighted, with promises to modernize curriculum, train teachers, and provide advanced learning tools.
Technological Innovation
President Hassan announced plans to introduce smart farming technologies and digital platforms, enabling rural farmers to access real-time market information, pricing, and financial services.
Closing her campaign, the President expressed optimism about Mtwara’s future: “We have achieved much together, but we are just beginning. The next phase will lift every household and build a nation of dignity, equity, and prosperity.”
The comprehensive campaign strategy demonstrates a holistic approach to regional development, positioning Mtwara as a key driver of national economic growth and social progress.
