Samia forms two commissions to address Ngorongoro issues

The commissions are tasked with providing in-depth assessments of land-related grievances and reviewing the progress and effectiveness of the voluntary relocation initiative

ZANZIBAR: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has established two commissions to address critical issues concerning the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The first commission, composed of 10 members and chaired by Justice Dr Gerald Ndika, will focus on resolving land disputes in the area, as announced by Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kasiluka.

A statement issued by the Director of the Presidential Commission, Ms Sharifa Nyanga, noted that the President also formed a second commission to evaluate the implementation of the voluntary relocation of residents from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This commission will be chaired by retired Permanent Secretary, Engineer Musa Iyombe.

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The formation of these commissions follows President Samia’s meeting with traditional Maasai leaders from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, held on December 1, 2024.

The commissions are tasked with providing in-depth assessments of land-related grievances and reviewing the progress and effectiveness of the voluntary relocation initiative.

Members of the Land Dispute Commission:

Retired Chief Secretary Mr. Philemon Luhanjo
 Former Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Ms. Zakia Meghji
 High Court Judge and Presidential Legal Advisor Judge George Masaju
 Presidential Advisor on Environment and Climate Change Dr. Richard Muyungi
 Retired Ambassador and Permanent Secretary Ambassador Salome Sijaona
 Ardhi University Professor Wilbard Kombe
 Sokoine University of Agriculture Professor Emanuel Luoga
 Ngorongoro Pastoralists Council Secretary Mr. Mollel Moringe
 Ngorongoro Councillor and resident Ms. Moi Sikorei

Members of the Relocation Commission are:-

 Retired Permanent Secretary Ms. Sihaba Nkinga
 Presidential Advisor on Business Empowerment and Taxation Mr. Alphayo Kidata
 Retired Ambassador and former PCCB Director-General Ambassador Valentino Mlowola
 Retired Ambassador and former Chief Internal Auditor Ambassador Mohamed Mtonga
 Retired Ambassador George Madafa
 Former NHC Director-General Mr. Haruna Masebu
 Ngorongoro Pastoralists Council Chair and Councillor Mr. Edward Nduleti
 Ngorongoro teacher Ms Rehema Moisare