Speaker of the National Assembly Expresses Gratitude to MPs Amid 12th Parliament's End of Term

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As the 12th Parliament of Tanzania comes to a close after five years, Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson, has expressed her gratitude to Members of Parliament for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout her tenure. Dr Ackson commended the MPs for their active engagement with citizens' concerns, leading to the approval of 60 bills into laws, 16 international protocols, and the implementation of various development plans and budgets. The Speaker also acknowledged the efforts of her predecessor, Mr Job Ndugai, and her current deputy, Mr Mussa Zungu, in leading the legislative body.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr Tulia Ackson expressed gratitude to MPs for their support and cooperation throughout her tenure as Speaker of the National Assembly.
  • The 12th Parliament approved 60 bills into laws, including the Third National Development Plan covering 2021/2022 to 2025/2026, and received the National Development Vision 2050 draft.
  • A total of 16 international protocols were approved by the National Assembly during the five-year term.
  • The House addressed 4 private motions and received 5,057 basic questions from MPs, with 15,000 supplementary questions answered by the government.
  • The Parliament consolidated systems for public funds management through its parliamentary committees and increased the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) such as e-Parliament.
  • Dr Tulia commended the efforts of her predecessor, Mr Job Ndugai, and her current deputy, Mr Mussa Zungu, in leading the legislative body.
  • The Parliament presented a special award of recognition to President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan for her outstanding performance in fostering visionary leadership.

Statistics:

  • Total bills approved into laws: 60
  • Total international protocols approved: 16
  • Total basic questions asked by MPs: 5,057
  • Total supplementary questions asked by MPs: 15,000
  • Total private motions addressed by the House: 4
  • Total years of tenure of the 12th Parliament: 5
  • Date of Dr Tulia Ackson's endorsement as the Speaker of the National Assembly: February 1, 2022
  • Date of Dr Mussa Zungu's election as Deputy Speaker: October 4, 2022

Sources:

  • Daily News (Tanzanian newspaper)
  • "Speaker of the National Assembly Expresses Gratitude to MPs Amid 12th Parliament's End of Term"