The strategic location of the capital city should make it easier for citizens from all parts of the country to access government institutions, with stronger digital systems enabling ministerial departments and agencies to share information and deliver services more effectively.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan made these remarks here yesterday, returning to frontline government business after more than 50 days of a bereavement vigil since September 7.
She officially launched buildings housing government ministries, public agencies and road infrastructure at the Mtumba zone officially known as government city, in a ceremony attended by visiting Angolan President João Lourenço.
She emphasised the need to strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) systems across government institutions, as properly integrated platforms would improve coordination and enable the public to access services conveniently, regardless of their location.
Public institutions operating from Mtumba Government City need to ensure that modern offices and infrastructure translate into more accessible and efficient public services, she said
Ministerial departments and agencies operating in the zone should have reliable access to essential services, particularly water and electricity, to ensure smooth operations.
The private sector needs to explore investment opportunities in the capital, noting that the expansion of infrastructure and the growing presence of government institutions offered room for business development.
President Samia also called for the protection of public infrastructure and the environment, urging authorities to increase tree planting and develop more green spaces to make the capital a greener city.
She praised past national leaders from Mwalimu Julius Nyerere onwards for their contribution to national development and the vision of establishing Dodoma as the country's capital.
Prof Riziki Shemdoe, the Regional Administration and Local Governments state minister in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO-RALG), said that Mtumba Government City has 59.1 kilometres of modern tarmac roads, alongside pedestrian walkways and dedicated bicycle lanes.
The 59.1 kilometres was built alongside pedestrian walkways and an equal distance of bicycle lanes. as part of efforts to improve movement within the administrative centre.
The road network covers the entire government city, including the area designated for the construction of the future Angolan Embassy, he said in the presence of the visiting Angolan President Joao Louenco.
A total of 1,635 streetlights had been installed along the roads to improve visibility and enhance safety, he said, highlighting that the network comprised 11.7 kilometres of dual-carriageway roads and 36 kilometres of single-carriageway roads, alongside 52 bus stops and three retention ponds designed to manage stormwater runoff.
Prof Kitila Mkumbo, the Planning and Investment state minister in the President's Office, said Mtumba was being developed into a smart city, with modern infrastructure designed to support efficient government operations and sustainable urban development.
Charging facilities had been introduced for electric transport, including cars, buses and motorcycles, while all buildings in the government city had been connected to underground electricity infrastructure to improve reliability and maintain the city's modern outlook.
President Lourenço reaffirmed Angola's readiness to strengthen cooperation with Tanzania in several areas, including security and healthcare. The two countries have opportunities to deepen their partnership through collaboration in sectors of mutual interest, further strengthening their longstanding relations, he said.
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