UDA set to support more socio-economic development programs in the country

Dar es Salaam based commuter Buses Company, Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA) is set to render more support for economic empowerment programs in Tanzania in a move to help uplift the country’s economic growth.

Speaking during the launch of Saint Rita of Cascia Church Choir Saccos in Dar es Salaam, Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. John Samangu applauded the choir’s decision to establish a Saccos which in the long run will help the choir alleviate poverty and unemployment among the Saccos members.

“The decision to form a Saccos, it’s a good stage that Saint Rita of Cascia Church Choirs has reached today. Our company, UDA believes that the Saccos will provide a safe place for savings and a source of loans for church choir members. This is one step towards economic liberation within the church organization, which is not a profit making organisation.

“At UDA we have professionals with different calibers such as economists who can advise you on how you can manage your Saccos and design projects that will cater for the choir’s Saccos development in the future. The doors are open for you at anytime you need our advices and support,” said UDA’s CEO.

Mr. Samangu reiterated that UDA through its comprehensive social economic empowerment programs has been supporting various communities’ initiatives covering from schools, churches, mosques and other non-profit making organizations that work towards empowering Tanzania’s economic growth.

He said that UDA, a company that is full operated by the local Tanzanians, has a strategic expansion plan that will see the company expands its operations to other regions in the country.

“We are committed into providing first-class services to our customers as we are also planning to expand our operations to other regions as Mbeya, Dodoma, Arusha and Mwanza in the country but also reaching the East African region markets in the near future.

“This will enable us provide our unmatched transport services to more customers in the country and beyond our borders, which will also enhance our company’s policy of giving back to the community by reaching even larger community in the country,” he added.

On his part, showing his gratitude, Fr. Xavery Kassase, Mavurunza Sub-Parish Catholic Church Assistant Parish Priest, applauded the commitment shown by the company in supporting the church’s development that enabled it reaches at the stage it is at the moment and thanked Mr. Samangu himself for being the guest of honour in the event.

“We would like to greatly appreciate UDA’s contribution. The company’s support played a significant role on what we have achieved so far in our church. The company’s gesture should be followed by other companies in the country,” said Fr. Kassase.

He urged the church’s choir Saccos members to put a lot efforts on developing projects that will see the Saccos expand in the future and be an example to other churches’ choir Saccos in the country for its earned achievements.

Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. John Samangu (left) unveils a curtain to officially launch the Saint Rita of Cascia Church Choir Saccos in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. (Photo by Our Correspondent).

Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. John Samangu (right) unveils a curtain to officially launch the Saint Rita of Cascia Church Choir Saccos in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. Looking on left is Fr. Xavery Kassase, Mavurunza Sub-Parish Catholic Church Assistant Parish Priest and other church members. (Photo by Our Correspondent).

Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. John Samangu (left) speaks during the launch of Saint Rita of Cascia Church Choir Saccos in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. Listening first right is Mr. Frederick Msumali, St. Rita Sub-Parish Laity Chairman and Fr. Xavery Kassase, Mavurunza Sub-Parish Catholic Church Assistant Parish Priest (centre).