Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated a girls’ secondary special for science subjects in Kilindi District, Tanga region, a project worth 4.4bn/-.
The school, which is being developed in two phases, has already completed its first phase, including eight dormitories, a dining hall, an administration block, 12 classrooms for Form One to Form Four, laboratories, two teachers’ houses, and a dispensary.
The second phase will see the addition of three more teachers’ houses, bringing the total to five, along with five more dormitories to complete a total of 12 dormitories.
Speaking at the inauguration, President Samia emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring students complete their education by creating a supportive learning environment.
She highlighted the importance of dormitory construction in addressing the challenge of long commutes for female students.
“Providing dormitories will eliminate the long distance the girls have to walk to school, protecting them from potential challenges along the way. This is a crucial step in helping them achieve their dreams,” she said.
She also praised the inclusion of a dedicated ICT classroom, calling it a critical step in preparing students for the modern technological landscape.
She noted that early exposure to digital skills would help them adapt to rapid technological advancements.
In addition to the education sector, President Samia highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the region, particularly in transportation.
She pointed to the ongoing construction of the 461-kilometer Handeni–Kiberashi–Kijungu–Chemba–Kwamtoro–Singida road as a key project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic opportunities.
She said the road construction has already begun, with the first phase covering Handeni–Mafuleta (20 km) and Mafuleta–Kilugulu (30 km).
“I assure you that the government will continue with the remaining phases to connect Tanga and Singida, opening up more investment opportunities and job creation for young people,” she stated.
Kilindi MP Omari Kigua revealed that since 2021, the district has received 13bn/- for education alone, leading to the establishment of four advanced-level secondary schools, with four more schools expected soon, the district will have a total of eight A-level schools.
He also commended the government for allocating 8bn/- to the health sector, funding 19 dispensaries, a district hospital, and six ward-level health centers.
On electricity expansion, Kigua reported that all 102 villages in Kilindi now have power, while 322 out of 608 hamlets are electrified.
He said by the end of the year, electricity coverage is expected to reach 72 percent of all hamlets in the district.
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