Magufuli appoints Amb Siwa NSSF board of trustees chairman

former Ambassador Ali Idi Siwa. Photo |File

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He was appointed in early 2014 by retired President Jakaya Kikwete to represent the country in the East African Community member state.

Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has appointed former Ambassador Ali Idi Siwa as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) board of trustee’s chairman.

A statement issued on Thursday, September 20, by director of presidential communications Gerson Msigwa says Mr Siwa’s appointment takes effect from today.

Amb Siwa is the country’s former envoy to Rwanda.

He was appointed in early 2014 by retired President Jakaya Kikwete to represent the country in the East African Community member state.

But, he had to wait until mid of May, 2014 for President Paul Kagame’s approval, ending months of speculations that his appointment would not be endorsed.