Japanese embassy supports toilet construction at Mzimuni Secondary School

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Japanese Embassy in Tanzania has constructed 34 toilets worth 227m/- at Mzimuni Secondary School in Magomeni, Dar es Salaam.

Speaking during the handover of the facilities to the Kinondoni District Commissioner Saad Mtambule, Japanese Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Yasushi Misawa, said that the embassy’s goal in building the toilets is to ensure that students study in a conducive environment and achieve their dreams.

“My embassy has decided to build these toilets at this school due to the friendship between the Japanese Embassy and the Kinondoni District. This relationship has existed for a long time, which is why we also constructed the Selander Bridge in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in 1980. This is a symbol of cooperation between the governments of Japan and Tanzania. These toilets will benefit 1,070 students and 40 staff members at this school,” said Mr Misawa.

The envoy added that in addition to the relationship with Kinondoni District, the embassy has strong ties with all districts in the country, assisting in various health, education and environmental improvement projects across Tanzania. a.

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“The embassy has implemented over 380 projects in Tanzania since 1989, including numerous initiatives in Kinondoni, such as support for environmental improvement, education and health. Many roads in Dar es Salaam were also built with significant assistance from JICA through Japan Aid Programme. This aid has enhanced human security at the grassroots level,” stated Ambassador Misawa.

Kinondoni District Commissioner (DC), Mr Saad Mtambule, expressed gratitude to the ambassador for the toilets construction and urged the school administration and students to maintain them so that they can last for long time.

The DC encouraged teachers and students of voting age to register for the upcoming local government election slated for November 27, so they can exercise their right to participate in voting.

“Students, encourage your parents to register for the local government election,” he said.

The relationship between Tanzania and Japan strengthened when Tanganyika gained independence in 1961. Japan established diplomatic relations with Tanganyika shortly after its independence. Since 1962, the Japanese government has implemented development programmes in various areas.