Govt honours Taifa Gas in environmental conservation
DODOMA: Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has awarded Taifa Gas Limited a special distinction for its exemplary efforts in environmental conservation and commitment to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s campaign of providing Tanzanians with alternative cooking energy sources, solely aimed at reducing burden the environment.
The ceremony, held during the culmination of Environment Week celebrations in Dodoma, was attended by high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Minister of State, Office of the Vice President (Union and Environment) Dr. Seleman Jafo, Deputy Speaker Mussa Zungu, and environmental advocates.
Receiving the award, Taifa Gas General Manager, Devis Deogratius, expressed the company’s gratitude for the recognition, reaffirming that the company’s commitment is also to support the government’s mission of creating a nation reliant on clean cooking energy.
“Since last year, Taifa Gas has distributed 20,000 gas cylinders valued at 1.52bn/- to underprivileged Tanzanians to advance this campaign,” he pointed out, adding: “Our goal is to achieve a clean energy nation by 2034, and we pledge to continue our partnership with government initiatives.”
Elaborating, he expressed the company’s ongoing efforts on educating the public about clean energy and empowering Tanzanians as agents of change.
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He added: “Taifa Gas’s commitment is to ensure the availability of gas to all citizens through a nationwide network of distribution centers.
“Mark you; Tanzania loses 400,000 acres of forest annually to the clearing of land for firewood and charcoal. As a company, we remain steadfast in our mission to support government efforts in mitigating this environmental challenge.”
The GM further said that the award is a testimony of the company’s significant contributions in promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for Tanzanian citizens.
“The government’s recognition of our commitment inspires other corporations to embrace responsible stewardship of the environment and contribute to a cleaner, healthier future for the nation,” he said.
