By ADAM IHUCHA-- The Tanzania
Horticultural Association (TAHA) has named Mr. Eric Ng’imaryo as its new
Chairperson to spearhead the mutli-million-industry, succeeding Mr. Colman
Ngalo, after his ten-year tenure.
Along with Mr. Ng’imaryo, a vice Chair
and eight Members of the TAHA board were also chosen at the TAHA’s Annual
General Meeting (AGM) took place in Arusha, on 31st January, 2014.
An accomplished Lawyer, Mr. Ng’imaryo
has been the Chairman of Arusha Blooms Company Limited, a very active TAHA
comprehensive member and one of the leading vegetable producers and exporters
in the country.
"I’m honored and humbled to have
been selected as the TAHA Chairman and I’m very much looking at taking up the
roles and responsibilities by working with the board and the Secretariat to
ensure that our vision is attained “he said in an acceptance speech.
Mr Ng’imaryo, who is also a
commodity trader a farmer and creative writer, vowed to play his part in making
TAHA even more of a success in the future.
“I would also like to thank Mr. Colman
Ngalo, the outgoing Chairperson, for his great leadership. Mr. Ngalo has been a
beacon of TAHA for the last decade.” Mr. Ng’imaryo also extended gratitude to
Ms Jacqueline Mkindi, the CEO, and the TAHA Secretariat for their strong
contribution to TAHA and the industry.
“Jackie has been an exemplary CEO. Her
commitment has commanded trust and respect from the Government and Development
Partners” the new TAHA chief noted.
In his speech, the outgoing Chairmam,
Mr. Ngalo praised TAHA decision to elect Mr. Ng’imaryo as he confirmed his
trust on him as a transformational leader who will take the industry body to
the next level.
“On behalf of the outgoing Board, I
would like to congratulate Eric on his election as the Board Chairman and
looking forward to working with him in the years ahead” Mr Ngalo, also a
renowned lawyer explained.
He said Ng’imaryo’s combination of his
intimate knowledge in the horticultural industry and wide experience and
expertise makes him an ideal person to take on the role of the Chairperson as
TAHA and the industry continues its sustainable development.
“I would also like to thank the TAHA
Secretariat and the members for their excellent cooperation over the last
decade. We have achieved a great deal together. I am proud to be able to hand
over a successful institution and still consider that there is still great
potential for more growth at TAHA and the industry as whole.” Mr Ngalo noted.
The following were elected on the TAHA
Board: Mrs Fatma Riyami, Mr. Ravi Bhalerao, Mr. Herald Peeters, Mr.
Juma Lossini, Mr. Robert Daniel, Mr. Tjerk Scheltema and Mr. Adrian Moss.
Mr. Juma Ally Juma has been elected as a Board representing the Zanzibar
constituency.
TAHA is an apex private sector member
based organization and has participated effectively in transforming the
Tanzania horticulture since its establishment in year 2004.
The association is currently the
fastest growing farmer organization in the region which catalyzes actions and
commitment in support of the industry development and inclusive growth.
As a result of TAHA interventions, the
horticultural industry has attracted enormous support from a number of partners
including the government of Tanzania and the Development Partners such as
USAID, BEST-AC, the Royal Netherlands Embassy, ITC, and Finnish Government.
As a business oriented organization,
TAHA offers an industry mouth piece, a voicing platforms safeguarding and
promoting the interests of all the value chain actors in the horticultural
industry namely producers, exporters, processors, and service providers of
flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds.
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