Dr Kijaji orders effective conservation of the NCAA  ecosystem for tourism     

ARUSHA: THE Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has directed the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) Commissioner for Conservation, Abdul-Razaq Badru, to ensure the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is effectively protected and conserved to sustain its ecosystem and enhance its appeal to tourists.

The minister made the statement in Arusha during the swearing-in of the Commissioner and the inauguration of the new Board of Directors of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority noting that the protection of wildlife, forests and other biodiversity within the conservation area must remain a top priority.

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Additionally, she asked the Commissioner to provide strong leadership to the Authority in order to meet national targets, including the goal of attracting eight million tourists.

According to Dr Kijaji, the Commissioner has the task to ensure that accommodation services are improved so as to attract investment that will increase bed capacity from 1,555 to 2,586.

Furthermore, she said that her expectations is to see the Commissioner implements the Authority’s three core mandates in line with laws, regulations and procedures, while applying innovation to restore Ngorongoro’s stature, citing his performance over the past seven months since his appointment.

Commenting on the new board members, she urged them to ensure effective oversight of the Authority by implementing government directives, conservation and tourism priorities outlined in the CCM 2025 Election Manifesto, and the National Development Vision 2050.