Samia orders the construction of new heroes monument
President Samia Suluhu Hassan standing in front of national heroes monument during the commemoration of National Heroes held in Dodoma on Monday July 25, 2022 . PHOTO | STATE HOUSE
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the prime minister and Dodoma regional commissioner to find a spacious place where a new monument of national heroes will be built. According to the President the new monument has to suit the status of Dodoma City as the country’s capital. She said the Mashujaa Grounds that are currently used for National Heroes commemoration are in the city centre and due to growth of the city there is need to for larger area. President Hassan was speaking on Monday July 25, 2022 during the commemoration of National Heroes known as Mashujaa Day held in Dodoma. "Considering this day's essence and Dodoma's growth, I would like to recommend to the Prime Minister and the Regional Commissioner find a spacious area and build a National Monument that suits the nation's capital reputation at an affordable cost," she said.