AfricaPress-Tanzania: PRIME Minister Kasim Majaliwa has handed over a house to Ms Miriam Msagati, a physically challenged young lady living at Mombo in Korogwe District, Tanga Region, which is from contributions from government and various stakeholders.
The contributions for the construction of the house was initiated by the Premier on March 5 last year when he visited the young lady and gave her 5m/- to start the construction of the house.
The PM also presided over the impromptu fundraising after he handed over the house to Miriam and raised 18.9m/-, of which 10m/- was provided by President John Magufuli and 5m/- by Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The Premier also contributed 500,000/- and the remaining 3.4m/- was donated by government officials and other stakeholders.
The money is intended to help Ms Msagati set up an income generating business and complete construction of other rooms which are intended for renting.
Mr Majaliwa’s support to Ms Msagati came after he heard her requesting for his support through a television programme ‘Wape Nafasi’ broadcast by Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC1) and by Presenter Tuma Dandi.
After ten months, Ms Msagati now owns a two-bedroom house together with a frame for her business worth 47.32m/- with a title deed for a 1200 square meters’ land.
“I am overwhelmed with what I am witnessing today; it has gone way beyond my expectations. This is proof that our government appreciates all Tanzanians with special needs; and that is why they also have employment opportunities,” he said.
He further stated that it is not only the government which is meant to support people with disabilities, but any person has an obligation to offer assistance to the needy.
Premier Majaliwa also applauded Mr Dandi who selflessly decided to bring forth people with needs, as well as the local government and the community at large for coming together to help those in need.
“This government is compassionate to all Tanzanians regardless of their conditions,” he emphasised.
On the other hand, Tanga Regional Commissioner (RC), Martin Shigella expressed gratitude to all people who participated to ensure completion of the project.
A journalist with Tanzania Broadcasting Cooperation (TBC), Mr Tuma Dandi who interviewed Ms Msagati appreciated all that was done to successfully complete the project he helped to start.
Ms Msagati, however, expressed her deepest gratitude to President Magufuli, the VP, Premier Majaliwa and other stakeholders for considering the plight of needy people.
She said Tanzania has been gifted with a good leader who is concerned about people with special needs, pledging to continue praying for him.
