Sagcot optimistic about industrialisation agenda
What you need to know:
- This was said recently by partners of the corridor when President John Pombe Magufuli paid a visit to Ihemi area during the launch of Silver sands Tanzania Limited.
Iringa. Partners of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (Sagcot) are confident that the government’s infrastructure drive will help speed up the country’s ambitious industrialisation goal.
This was said recently by partners of the corridor when President John Pombe Magufuli paid a visit to Ihemi area during the launch of Silver sands Tanzania Limited.
The company has a soya processing mill, poultry feed making machines and a large silo storage chain.
During the tour, President Magufuli said he was impressed with the investment and products where he reiterated that his government will improve all infrastructures.
“The industrial economy base needs reliable electricity and better infrastructures,” the President said during the launch.
He also praised Iringa regional leaders led by Amina Masenza, who is the Regional Commissioner, for promoting the industrialisation agenda.
“I am happy to learn that there are 2,665 industries in Iringa. You are doing a good job,” the President said, noting that the industries will create many jobs for the youth.
The firm’s board chairman, Dr Ben Moshi thanked the regional administration and Sagcot Centre Limited for support and encouragement.
“Our soya processing plant has created a market for soya beans for small scale farmers in Iringa and neighbouring regions,” Dr Moshi said.
He added that through its training centre, over 800 people have been equipped with crucial skills.
The Sagcot Centre chief executive officer, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga said the partners have expressed their feelings and confidence in President Magufuli’s visit to Ihemi despite his tight schedule.
