Magufuli picks new Nida Acting Director General

Mr Massawe replaces Mr Modestus Kipilimba

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According to a statement released to the media by Directorate of State House communications his appointment starts with immediate effect.

Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has appointed Mr John Wilson Massawe as the Acting Director General of the National Identification Authority (NIDA).

Mr Massawe replaces Mr Modestus Kipilimba who was appointed the new Director General of Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services yesterday.

Prior to his appointment Mr Massawe was a Director of computer systems at the Bank of Tanzania (BOT).

According to a statement released to the media by Directorate of State House communications his appointment starts with immediate effect.