Tanzanians have been reminded that diversity in race, tribes, religions and other differences should be used to strengthen their unity and harmony instead of destroying them.
The call has been made by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Botswana to the United Republic of Tanzania, Emmanuel Ole Naiko during a fundraising event held at St. Peter’s Church early this week in Dar es Salaam.
“When peace will prevail among us Tanzanians will enjoy improved social welfare and economic prosperity,” he said.
The Chairperson of St. Peter’s church, Dr. Adelhelm Meru who is also the Director General of Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) said continued development of information, communication and technology has made the world increasingly small and the mingling of people is at its highest scope.
He said Tanzania is no exception and if the country is to expedite its national development, it must then embrace diversity while observing and protecting its core values and cultures of its own people.
Chaplain of the Church, Fr. Stephen Kaombe said it is his hope that the construction will be completed this year and also emphasized the importance of acceptance and diversity.
“We hope this construction is successfully completed this year,” he said noting “…it is vital for Tanzanians to embrace these difference if the nation is to maintain its current peaceful state in the midst of increasing global exchange of persons and ideas.”
The fundraiser event sought to raise money to fund completion of the envisioned Cardinal Laurean Rugambwa Service Centre.
At the event, the Botswana diplomat Ole Naiko saw 52m/- of the targeted 330m/- raised and Chairperson of St. Peter’s church, Dr. Meru pledged that the centre’s construction is expected to be completed this year and will have cost a total of 2.6bn/-.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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