THE outgoing World Food Programme (WFP) Country Representative to Tanzania Sarah Gordon-Gibson has said she will always have fond memories of the country she called home since 2020.

Speaking in Dodoma where she paid a courtesy call on Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment) Dr Selemani Jafo at the weekend, Gordon-Gibson who has been transferred to Chad, said she will always remember hospitality of the people of Tanzania and the stunning beauty of the country.

She promised that she leaves but the organization will maintain strong relations with the government of Tanzania in various aspects, including protection of the environment.

She expressed hope that her successor will continue and strengthen cooperation with the government of Tanzania to help the country attain food security.

"I thank you for the cooperation of the Vice President's Office with me and the organization as a whole; my departure is an opportunity for us to continue the cooperation because leaders come and go but WFP will continue to work in this country," she said.

Dr Jafo thanked her for the cooperation with the VPO and the government in general during her tenure as country representative.

He said that the office will remember her for her performance and contribution since her appointment as country representative of the organization for two consecutive terms in Tanzania.

He commended Gordon-Gibson for WFP's contribution to the 10/30 agenda to promote agriculture in the country through the projects they initiate that aim to strengthen the economy through the sector. 

Minister Jafo described her as a hard worker and a person who cooperates with communities, the Office of the Vice President and the government as a whole. 

"My sister Sarah, despite the fact that you have completed your term and are leaving this country, we wholeheartedly welcome your successor who will come and we believe that he or she will continue all the good initiatives you have started, especially in the environment," he said.

Likewise, Minister Jafo urged her to convey greetings to leaders at the WFP headquarters in Paris and to the resident representative who will take her place.

It will be remembered that before becoming resident representative of WFP in Tanzania, Gordon-Gibson worked in various countries including Morocco, Mauritania and Niger.