President John Magufuli has appointed Prof Raphael Tihelwa Chibunda as the new Assistant Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), replacing Prof Gerald Monela who has retired. Prof Chibunda was previously the Assistant Director of the Science and Technology Department at the Ministry of Education. The appointment is effective from April 27, 2017.
President Magufuli landed in Dodoma to attend the commemoration ceremony of 53 years of Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar. He was received at the airport by various government officials, including the Prime Minister, Speaker of the National Assembly, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Dodoma Regional Commissioner. This year’s celebration will take place at Jamhuri Stadium grounds in Dodoma, marking the first time such a major event is held in the capital city.
The appointment of Prof Chibunda highlights the importance of education and research in Tanzania, as he brings his expertise in science and technology to his new role at SUA. President Magufuli’s presence at the commemoration of the Union anniversary shows his commitment to the history and unity of the country. The event being held in Dodoma symbolizes the government’s efforts to decentralize activities and promote the growth and development of the capital city.
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