Dr. Samia sees brighter prospects

SEOUL: RESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has emphasised the future growth prospects of Tanzania’s aviation sector, highlighting its potential to significantly contribute to GDP and boost tourism industry.

Speaking during her acceptance speech in Goyang, Gyeonggi in the Republic of Korea, after being conferred with an honourary doctorate degree, ‘Honoris Causa,’ from Korean Aerospace University (KAU), she outlined Tanzania’s vision for a dynamic aviation industry.

Dr Samia remarked, “The aviation sector holds immense potential for Tanzania. It is our vision to realise a robust aviation industry that will position the nation as a preferred destination for investment, trade and tourism.” To achieve this goal, President Samia highlighted the imtry,” she said.

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President Samia also mentioned plans to expand the Civil Aviation Training Centre in Tanzania, aiming to enhance training capacity and infrastructure.

She invited KAU to partner with portance of collaboration with KAU in capacity building, to ensure a skilled human resource pool.

“Cooperation with KAU, the Korean Airport Cooperation and Korean Air is crucial. We invite you to join us in fostering a partnership for shared prosperity in our growing aviation indusContinues on Page 3 The aviation sector holds i mmense potential for Tanzania.

I t is our vision to realise a robust aviation industry that will position the nation as a preferred destination for investment, trade and tourism,” President Samia

Meanwhile Presindent Samia has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate, ‘Honoris Causa,’ from Korean Aerospace University (KAU) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the development of Tanzania’s aviation sector and her visionary leadership.

The honour was bestowed to her during a ceremony in Goyang, Gyeonggi in the Republic of Korea yesterday.

The university highlighted President Samia’s significant impact on the growth of the aviation sector and her role in fostering economic cooperation between Tanzania and the Republic of Korea.

President Samia, the first female president of Tanzania, has not only broken gender barriers but has also set a high standard for future generaYour leadership has opened doors for greater economic cooperation and made a significant impact on t he global stage.”