PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed satisfaction with the calm and cooperative attitude of Ngorongoro residents in the Arusha Region following the government’s clarification on the importance of conservation efforts within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA).

According to the Presidential Advisor on Political and Community Relations, Ambassador Rajab Luhwavi, the Head of State was happy with the positive response to further ensure that the NCAA is conserved.

Speaking yesterday at a thanksgiving service held at St. Luke Catholic Church in Endulen Ward, Ambassador Luhwavi noted that the peaceful environment has prompted President Samia to instruct her aides to monitor the implementation of her directives in the area closely.

“The government commends the people of Ngorongoro for their continued unity, peace, and tranquillity, embodying President Samia’s 4R philosophy of reconciliation, resilience, reforms and rebuilding,” Luhwavi said.

He urged Endulen residents and the wider Ngorongoro area to remain patient as the government at all levels works diligently to implement the President’s directives.

As of August this year, approximately 1,598 households, comprising 9,618 individuals and 39,779 livestock, have voluntarily relocated from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to facilitate conservation activities aimed at restoring the ecosystem, which has been compromised by human settlement and livestock grazing.

During the service, NCAA Conservation Commissioner Dr Elirehema Doriye reassured residents that the Authority is committed to overseeing the implementation of all directives issued by President Samia’s representatives.

“We have already initiated various measures to execute these directives, including strengthening the relationship between the NCAA and the local communities,” Dr Doriye said.

Ngorongoro legislator Emmanuel Ole Shangai also spoke, commending the government for its decisive actions to ensure the implementation of development projects in the region.

He pledged to continue supporting such initiatives for the benefit of the community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the government and residents to achieve sustainable development goals.