Energy expert expresses confidence in the Vice President Ndejembi’s performance

DAR ES SALAAM: Energy expert Dr Sajad Habib Rai has expressed confidence in the newly sworn-in Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi, describing him as a capable leader who will be a strong asset to President Samia Suluhu Hassan in executing national responsibilities.

Dr Rai, who is the Resident Manager of Mansoor Industries Tanzania, said Ndejembi’s brief tenure as Minister for Energy has already demonstrated his ability to decisively handle complex issues, qualities he said would be critical in his new position.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, August 30, 2026,  a day after Ndejembi was sworn in at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, Dr Rai congratulated President Samia for nominating him, saying the appointment reflected the confidence the Head of State had developed in his leadership abilities.

“I have great confidence in Ndejembi. During his short period as Minister for Energy, he proved to be a key leader who stood firmly in addressing various issues. This is a quality that not every leader possesses,” Dr Rai said.

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Additionally, he said Ndejembi’s nomination by President Samia and subsequent approval by Parliament demonstrated that he had earned the confidence of the country’s leadership through his capabilities and performance.

Dr Rai urged the Vice-President to build on that confidence by delivering on the expanded responsibilities of supporting President Samia and contributing to the country’s development agenda while calling on citizens to give Ndejembi the necessary support and cooperation as he assumes his new responsibilities.

The energy and communications expert, who has supported the government through innovations in fuel management, including the development of a specialised system for controlling fuel operations at the port, said cooperation from various stakeholders would be crucial to enabling the new Vice-President to discharge his duties effectively.

Dr Rai further said it is necessary for government officials, Members of Parliament and the business community, including stakeholders in the petroleum sector, to rally behind Ndejembi as he supports President Samia in advancing national interests.

Ndejembi was sworn in as Vice-President earlier on Saturday following the resignation of his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who recently stepped down from the position and politics.

Before his appointment as Vice-President, Ndejembi served in various government leadership positions, including as Minister responsible for public service and later as Minister for Energy.