TADB awards 13 SUA students for excellence in agriculture-related fields

MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has awarded 13 students from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) for outstanding academic performance in 2026, as part of efforts to promote excellence in agriculture-related fields.

Speaking on behalf of TADB, the bank’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Edna Nyatta, said TADB and SUA have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables the bank to recognise and support high-performing students pursuing agriculture-related disciplines.

Nyatta urged the students to continue learning, embrace innovation and apply the knowledge they acquire at university to address challenges facing Tanzania, particularly in the agricultural sector.

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She said TADB has also introduced the Learn with Us programme, which provides young people with practical work experience through internships. According to Nyatta, about 10 SUA students have already secured opportunities through the programme, with six subsequently securing permanent employment.

For his part, SUA Vice-Chancellor Professor Raphael Chibunda thanked TADB for supporting the students and asked the bank to provide internship opportunities to the 13 award recipients.

He said the opportunities would help students bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical experience, better preparing them for employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.