Govt communicators officers gain AI application skills
MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Government Communication Officers Association (TAGCO) has continued to strengthen the professional capacity of government communication officers by providing specialised training, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to ensure they work in line with rapid technological changes.
The ongoing training, being conducted in Morogoro Region, is focused on enhancing creativity, efficiency and innovation in public communication work, while equipping officers with modern tools relevant to the evolving digital landscape.
Speaking during the training, the Strategic Communications Adviser, Ms Annastazia Rugaba, commended TAGCO for organising the programme, describing it as a timely and important initiative that will significantly improve professionalism and creativity among government communication officers.
“I would like to congratulate the Tanzania Government Communication Officers Association (TAGCO) for organising this training, which I strongly believe will bring meaningful change to the public communication sector,” Ms Rugaba said.
She noted that communication as a profession is highly dependent on technology, making it essential for practitioners to continuously update their skills and remain relevant and effective.
“From a technological perspective, I expect to see positive transformation because public communication relies heavily on technology. It is therefore crucial for communication officers to learn and adapt to these changes so they can build strong institutional communication cultures, both internally and externally,” she stressed.
Ms Rugaba added that embracing AI and other digital tools would enable communication officers to deliver accurate, timely and engaging information to the public, while also improving coordination within government institutions.
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On his part, a Senior Communication Officer from the Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) and TAGCO member, Mr Boaz Mazigo, expressed his satisfaction at being part of the training, saying it had opened new perspectives on how AI can be applied in daily office work.
“I am very pleased to be part of this session on the use of Artificial Intelligence because it has provided great insight into how our work can be done more efficiently,” Mr Mazigo said.
He explained that AI technology helps to simplify tasks, improve productivity and speed up service delivery, making it a valuable tool for communication professionals.
Mr Mazigo also called on leaders of other institutions to continue supporting communication officers by allowing them to participate in similar capacitybuilding programmes when opportunities arise.
“I encourage leaders of other institutions to support their communication officers so that when such trainings are announced, they are given the opportunity to participate and benefit,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Information Unit from the Ministry of Information and Communication, Zanzibar, Mr Takdir Suweid, urged employers in both the public and private sectors to allow their employees to attend such trainings, noting that the skills gained would contribute to improved institutional performance.
