The Tanzanian Parliament has resolved that the government should consider the importance of purchasing new aircraft to serve top national leaders.
The statement was made on February 13, 2024, by Joseph Mhagama, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Administration, Constitution, and Law.
He explained that the resolution stems from the Government Flight Agency’s inability to promptly serve top leaders when simultaneous travel occurs.
According to Mhagama, his committee has found that there are currently three aircraft serving government officials.
One aircraft is designated for the President of Tanzania, while the other two cater to the Vice President, the President of Zanzibar, the Prime Minister, the First and Second Vice Presidents of Zanzibar, and other national leaders.
“This situation leads to delays in the Agency [Government Flight Agency] fulfilling its duty to serve leaders when their travels coincide,”
Mhagama said. “Therefore, the Parliament resolves that the government recognizes the importance of acquiring additional aircraft to enhance air travel services for top national leaders.”
