Dr. Nchimbi to launch exihibition in Butiama

The Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi (MP) addressing journalists in Dar es Salaam today 

The Regional Commissioner of Mara, John Gabriel Tupa answering journalists questions in Dar es Salaam

Elisha Magolanga, Hussein Ndubikile TUICo

The Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports is expected to launch exhibition week of commemoration for 50 years of independence at Butiama village on 7^th October this week.

Addressing to journalists in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi (MP) said that the exhibitions aimed to show different achievements reached by the ministry since 9^th December 1961. 

“The exhibition will end up on 14^th October parallel with launching of Uhuru torch races at Butiama village as commemoration to the death of Father of Nation, Mwl Julius Kambarage Nyerere who introduced Mwenge rally” said Nchimbi.

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Mohamed Ghalib Bilal will be a guest of honor to launch the Uhuru torch rally as a part and parcel of 50 years commemoration of Tanzania mainland independence.

The exhibition week will comprise the ministry’s institution and others stakeholders sectors include media, youth, culture and sports.

Apart from exhibitions, the ministry has also prepared different sports competition like bao, soccer, netball, athletics, and bicycle riding.

The ministry will also show different documentaries and writings of national events from 1961 so that people will be aware of their country’s history.  

“We have planned the participation of youth volunteering on different social activities that will be performed in Butiama village” he said.

Meanwhile, the Regional Commissioner of Mara, John Gabriel Tupa said that nearly 90 percent of preparation has already completed, that include grounds for sports an exhibition.  

Answering the question concerning last year chaos happened during Mwenge races at Butiama, the Regional Commissioner said that the government has organized well security environment and ensured peace exhibition.