Final consignment of gas pipes delivered in Mtwara

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Final consignment of gas pipes delivered in Mtwara

Naibu Waziri Nishati na Madini Charles Kitwanga (wa tatu kutoka kushoto) na uongozi wa Mkoa mara baada ya kupokea Shehena ya mwisho ya Mabomba ya Gesi katika bandari ya Mtwara.

The final consignment of gas pipes for the both highly anticipated and controversial Mtwara-Dar pipeline has been delivered.

Receiving the shipment earlier this week in Mtwara, deputy Mineral and Energy minister, Charles Kitwanga reaffirmed that completion of the gas pipeline will boost electricity production and unlock a range of economic activities.

“The transportation of gas is good news to the nation as we work towards becoming a medium economy…without reliable power we cannot reach this goal,” he cautioned.

The deputy minister said the fact that gas is to be transported to other parts of the country (apart from Mtwara) does not mean that Mtwara is been left empty handed.

“I want to inform Mtwara residents that it does not mean that all the gas will be moved from the region,” the deputy minister explained “…what we want to do is to distribute it across the country to foster economic growth for everyone,” he said assuring Mtwara residents that in Mtwara, a number of industries will blossom as a result creating much needed job opportunities.

On his part, Mtwara Port Manager, Absalim Bohella, said the discovery of gas and improved infrastructures presents increased opportunity for the port and the residents. He pointed out that as a result of increased activities the port is now meeting its collection target.

“In just this current financial year, it has collected over 500m/-,” he noted saying that the port has, as a result, increased the number of employees and seeks even more especially to meet the demand of the gas industry.