OTR’s vital public entity reforms recognised

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR) has been recognised for driving transformative reforms across public institutions, playing a key role in revitalising state owned enterprises (SOEs).

The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities, Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete said at the ongoing 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) that the progress made reflects a broader transformation across public sector.

“We are grateful to the OTR under the leadership of Mr Nehemiah Mchechu for enabling public institutions to increase their efficiency,” said the minister.

He noted that the achievements were in line with the government vision under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, which has prioritised accountability, efficiency and measurable outcomes in public service delivery.

“The changes are clear for all to see. Public institutions are now operating more effectively than before,” he added.

Mr Ridhiwani’s remarks emphasised the government’s shift towards a performancebased public sector.

Under this new approach, formerly loss-making state enterprises are now regaining financial health, moving away from dependency on government subsidies. Some of these institutions have even started contributing dividends to the state a clear indication of progress under the current reform strategy.

Entities cited for their turnaround include the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), which contributed 10.4bn/- to the Government Consolidated Fund in the 2024/25 financial year, as well as the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO), the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).

“These achievements are reducing the financial burden on the government while enhancing service delivery,” he explained.

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He also reassured SOEs under the Prime Minister’s Office of continued government backing: “Keep working hard and where there are areas within institutions under our office that need change, consider yourselves already supported.”

This highlights the government’s commitment to a whole-of-government approach to reform, encouraging inter-ministerial cooperation to sustain ongoing improvements.

On the communications front, Head of Public Relations and Communication at OTR, Mr Sabato Kosuri confirmed the success of the reforms, citing improved performance in several key institutions.

“Efficiency has greatly improved a good example is seen at the Tanzania Ports Authority,” he noted.

According to Mr Kosuri, the Tanzania Ports Authority not only increased its contribution to the Government Consolidated Fund from 155.7bn/- in 2023/24 to 181bn/- in 2024/25 but also cut its operational expenditures by 505.59bn/- amounting to a 46 per cent gain in efficiency.

This significant return on reform investment, he said, illustrates the benefits of strong leadership and sound management in turning ar