Magufuli appoints new finance ministry PS

Former permanent secretary of the Finance and planning ministry Dr Servacius Likwelile

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According to a statement sent to the media by directorate of state house communications Mr James will be sworn in today at state house.

Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has appointed Mr Doto James as the new permanent secretary of the Finance and planning ministry to replace Dr Servacius Likwelile, who will be assigned other duties.

Prior to his appointment Mr James was deputy permanent secretary at the same ministry.

According to a statement sent to the media by directorate of state house communications Mr James will be sworn in today at state the house.