Samia to grace Heroes’ Day

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan will today lead Tanzanians to mark the National Heroes’ Day at Mashujaa Grounds in the government’s city of Mtumba.
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan will today lead Tanzanians to mark the National Heroes’ Day at Mashujaa Grounds in the government’s city of Mtumba.

The day, known as Mashujaa Day, is observed annually on July 25th to honor the heroes who bravely fought for the nation.

Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has called on Dodoma residents to turn up in large numbers to attend the celebrations.

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The heroes’ day is marked for the second time at the new Mashujaa Grounds located at the government city of Mtumba where the 110 metre Mashujaa tower has been constructed.

In her address during last year’s event, President Samia emphasized the importance of preserving peace, unity, and solidarity as fundamental to honoring the sacrifices of Tanzania’s heroes.

She reaffirmed Tanzania’s resilience against divisive forces, asserting, “Tanzania is one and indivisible.”

“We should never allow anyone or a group of people to divide us just by capitalising on any reason, because Tanzania is one and it will never be disrupted by anyone with any ill motive,’’ she said.

She also insisted that the spirit of honoring the heroes should always remain the same as a testament to the country’s commitment to its history and culture.

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President Samia directed the Prime Minister’s Office and other officials involved in the implementation of the grand project for the construction of the Mashujaa Grounds and Tower to continue supervising the construction works as well as ensuring that other infrastructures are completed timely as well as observing the required qualities.

“I also direct the Ministry of Finance to ensure that it provides funds by considering the master plan for the project and there should be no delays in the disbursement of money for this project,’’ the president insisted.

Upon completion the Mashujaa tower will be among the tallest in the African continent and grounds will also include international restaurants, conference halls, tourist attractions and other facilities that will allow people to have different kinds of entertainment.

Others include a high classic presidential lounge, a museum for heroes who fought for the country and tourists’ garden that will also allow private individuals to invest through Public Private Partnership (PPP), among others.