NIT signs buildings construction project agreement with WB
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31. Oktober 2022
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Oct 2022
By Guardian Reporter
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The Guardian
NIT signs buildings construction project agreement with WB
THE National Institute of Transport (NIT) has entered into agreement for the construction of five buildings at it main campus at Mabibo, Dar es Salaam from World Bank’s East AFRICA Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) sponsorship.
NIT Rector Prof Zacharia Mganilwa (L) exchanging contracts with Zhou Zajun Deputy Director of CRJE (East Africa) Ltd, a company that signed a contract to build two buildings at the Institute’s main campus in Dar es Salaam. Looking on first from Right is Country Manager for CRJE Tanzania Zhang Cuishan. Photo: Guardian Correspondent
Speaking before the signing of the agreement whose construction will be undertaken by CRJ (East Africa) Ltd and Nandra, World bank’s country Representative said: “
The World Bank is satisfied that training is being provided by NIT hence we shall continue to collaborate with them as we seen various achievements including graduates getting employment whereby after Tracer Study done more than 61 per cent of graduates receive employment.”
He added: “The achievements are a motivation for the Institute hence we have seen the increase of its enrolment from 4,000 to 8,000.”
He said NIT is among colleges sponsored by the World bank through its EASTRIP Project.
For his part, NIT Principal, Prof. Zacharia Mganilwa said the construction of the five buildings at the Institute will begin at once and will be completed after a year.
“I convey my special thanks to the World Bank by sponsoring our institute which is very important for the growth of the transport sector as well as its minor civil aviation sector in the country,” he added.
He added that NIT is among four institutes in the country implementing this zonal project by establishing the centre for Excellence for Aviation Training and Transport Operations (CoEATO).
“Also the CoEATO is unique within the EARSTRIP Project and in Tanzania it aims to produce experienced experts in the fields of Civil aviation in order to alleviate the shortage of experts in the field in Tanzania as well as east Africa in general,” Prof Mganilwa said.
He said through the EASTRIP Project, NIT will receive USD 21.25 million, equivalent to 49.05bn/- for boosting administration and training in Excellence for Aviation Training and Transport Operations (CoEATO).
“The aim of this project are inspected and verified by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), an independent firm of auditors.
“And within three years of the Project, we have alreadty more than 75 per cent of its aims, hence qualified for USD 11.37 million, equivalent to 26.34bn/- or 38 per cent of the entire NIT Project cost,” he said.
The NIT Principal stressed: “This week, we have finalised the collection of reports for the inspection and verification of the project’s aims for the fourth year and we expect to receive more than 15bn/- for the project’s implementation.”
Speaking at the signing event, deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Caroline Nombo said the government will supervise the project to make sure its aims are fully achieved.
“As for now I appeal to contractors to implement the project professionally to make sure it is completed within the time given – 12 months,” she added.
She also called on the contractors to construct quality structures as per money value and hand over the buildings within the agreed time.
For his part, Ubungo District Commissioner, Heri James praised NIT for creating a good environment that produces professional graduates in the transport sector and pledged to provide all assistance to enable the Institute attain its goals.