Chikawe unveils what hinders development in Tanzania

By FRANK KIMARO

Selfishness and favoritisms are among things which hinder work efficiency in  any organization.

The Minister for Constitution and Legal affairs, Mr Mathias Chikawe made the remarks when launching the Ministry’s Workers Council meeting which elected new leaders in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

“Such attitudes bring complaints and reduce workers commitment and morale in work place,” he said.

The Chairman of the council Mr Fanuel Mbonde still continues with his term while Justin Moshi is the new secretary and Rose Lugendo his assistant.

Minister noted that there are some organizations in which leader’s decision are normally influenced by selfishness and favoritism.

“It is not a surprise to see in different organizations, chances for schooling, official trips or even ranks are given on the basis of religion, tribalism and sometimes friendship. That is a bad behavior which divides workers and we should make sure we are escaping it,” he told the workers council.

He further mentioned the poor uses of power is among the disease which contributes highly to our country’s destruction adding that there are people who are playing great part in the matter.

“Poor uses of power and Public wealth are a cancer which is attacking our country currently and some of us we have become ants, we chew and destruct public wealth without any fear,” he said.

Mr Chikawe also said that discipline and avoidance of conflicts in places of work are vital if any organization or ministry needs development,t adding that wherever there is lack of discipline and conflicts between workers there is also inefficiency in working.

Other issues which were discussed in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs Workers Council meeting, includes lack of workers in the ministry.

Mrs Christina Sonyi is the Director of Policy and Plans in the Ministry, In her presentation she noted that there are some departments which lack workers and that sometimes act as an obstacle in the implementation of different strategies and plans in the Ministry.

“There is scarce of labors in some departments, that is among the challenges we are facing and it hinders the implementation of our policies and strategies,” she said.

Responding to the matter, a special delegate of the council, Mr Moses Chitama noted that they are fighting to make sure that they employ people in order to eradicate the problem.

“We have employed some people especially in Procurement department, now there are some eight people in it, and we hope we will do the same to other departments which are lacking workers,” he said.