Sh25 million raised for Simanjiro CWT office

Mererani. Over Sh26 million has been raised for the construction of the Tanzania Teachers Union (CWT) office in Simanjiro District.

The harambee for the purpose was led by the District Commissioner, Dr Suleiman Serera, who challenged the teachers to work hard.

He said during the fundraiser at the Mererani gemstone township that he was confident the project would be successfully executed.

Turning to the teachers, the DC said the government had strived hard to ensure their outstanding claims were settled. “It is now your turn to play your part to improve the quality of education after your claims have been settled,” he said.

Dr Serera referenced Simanjiro teachers as an example of claims that have been settled that include payments to compensate leave-related travel costs. Others are cash payments for medical expenses, duty allowances among others.

“The teachers should not complain anymore. A lot of your claims have been settled,” the district administrator pointed out.

He challenged them to increase the number of students passing exams in the area’s primary and secondary schools.

The Simanjiro district CWT secretary, Nazama Tarimo commended the government for measures taken to improve the teachers’ welfare. He says the teachers’ body would reciprocate by ensuring there is a conducive working environment for teachers.

The vast district in Manyara region currently has a total of 929 teachers, 277 of them secondary school teachers and 617 primary school teachers. The list also includes education officers in 18 wards, 10 education inspectors, two officials of the Teachers Service Commission and education quality experts.

Kiria Laizer, the district CCM chairman, called for increased efforts to motivate the teachers, saying they were key to education development. He personally contributed Sh1 million to the project and urged other leaders to follow suit.