VP launches a book documenting Samuel Sitta’s life, history and his contribution to Tanzanian democracy

DAR ES SALAAM: VICE President Deogratias Ndejembi has launched a book documenting the life, history and contribution of former Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Samuel Sitta, to public service and nation-building.

The launch took place during a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of Sitta’s death, attended by several national leaders, including a retired Prime Minister, a former First Vice-President and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Anne Makinda.

Speaking at the event, Ndejembi urged leaders, young people, students and Tanzanians in general to read the book, saying it contains valuable lessons on good leadership, public service and the responsibility of leaders in nation-building.

He said documenting and preserving the history of national leaders was a patriotic responsibility that enables present and future generations to learn the principles of leadership, the importance of strong institutions and commitment to serving the nation.

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He also emphasised the need to recognise the contribution of families to the public service journeys of leaders, noting that families make significant sacrifices in terms of time, patience and support to enable leaders to fulfil their national responsibilities.

On behalf of the Government, Ndejembi congratulated and thanked the late Sitta’s family, Parliament, the book’s authors, researchers, editors, publishers and all those who contributed to documenting and preserving the history of the former Speaker.

He concluded his speech by officially launching the book and extending patriotic wishes, saying: “God bless Tanzania, God bless Africa.”