Mwanza Regional Commissioner Said Mtanda has urged procurement and supply units in the region to prioritize local manufacturing companies when purchasing construction materials to help increase employment opportunities for Tanzanians.

Mtanda made this known yesterday, February 24, while launching a new yard for the sale of ALAF corrugated iron sheets in the Buzuruga area of ​​Mwanza.

He said continuing to support local producers is helping to increase opportunities for people of various ages in the region, including employment and business cycles.

"I urge the public and private sectors to ensure that we build a culture of buying local products from local companies, including ALAF, a company with a direct partnership with the government,"

"We as a government will ensure that we continue to support all investors in the country, but also despite this company being under Swedish management, the government has a large stake through a subsidiary of Safari. When you buy products here, you are choosing the government to implement strategic projects," he said.

Head of the Commercial Department from ALAF, Sateesh Yamsani, said they are ready to continue supporting developmental activities in the country while ensuring that they produce quality products that will last and provide relief to the consumer.

"We can supply sufficient and timely products through our branches located in various parts of the country without reducing the quality of our products," said Yamsani.

Chief Executive Officer of Safari Group, Anders Lindgren, said that the yard is among hundreds of yards spread across the country to bring better services closer to the citizens.

He said Tanzania continues to grow rapidly, especially in terms of development, and that investors have been attracted by the peaceful environment and favorable investment climate, thus pushing them to have more branches.