The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Hon. Ambassador Dr. Pindi Chana, inspected various strategic improvement projects at Nyerere National Park in Ruvuma Region.
During her visit on September 29, 2024, Minister Chana reviewed the construction of an airport, a modern tourist gate, an eight-room guest house, and staff housing.
Speaking during the visit, Minister Chana expressed gratitude to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, for her visionary leadership in the Natural Resources and Tourism sector, which provided COVID-19 funds used to finance these projects.
She instructed the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) to ensure that the tourist gate becomes operational to generate revenue for the government, while also commending the quality of the ranger housing constructed in the Likuyu Sekamaganga area.
“We inspected the houses where the park rangers will reside, and they are in excellent condition. I have already directed that the gate be made operational quickly as it is fully complete,” emphasized Minister Chana.
Additionally, the Minister urged investors to complete their projects on time.
“There are people holding onto land in our conservation areas for a long time without developing it, which deprives the government of revenue and jobs for the youth,” said Minister Chana.
Assistant Conservation Commissioner for Nyerere National Park, Ephraim Anosisye Mwangomo, stated that the “Gate Complex” and the airport projects have cost approximately 2.1 billion Tanzanian shillings, financed through COVID-19 funds.
He also mentioned that the park has continued to attract many international visitors, increasing its revenue to 11.9 billion shillings for the financial year ending in June 2024.
Nyerere National Park is one of 21 parks managed by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and covers an area of 30,893 square kilometers, spanning the regions of Morogoro, Ruvuma, Lindi, and Pwani.