Tanzanian Minister of State in President’s Office responsible for Public Service Management, Hon. Ms Hawa Ghasia delivering her speech to the audience. Seated on her left side is the Minister of State responsible for good governance, Hon. Mrs Sophia Simba.
Passing a greeting to the audience from the African Union Commissioner for political affairs, is a representative Mrs Julia Dolly Joiner from the high table.
Addressing the audience is Hon. Dalmas Otieno Anyango, the Minister of State for Public service of the Republic of Kenya.
The guest of honour, the deputy Chief Minister of the Zanzibar revolutionary government Mr. Ali Shamuhuna was the last speaker in the series of top most officials who gave their key note address to the audience.
Photo-journalists as well as camera crews showed their skilful work and experience, and funny enough the occasion was aired live by TBC.
This is an Outside Broadcasting Vehicle popularly known in short as OB Van belonging to Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), a sole National Television station in the country was at the seen covering the occasion live. A satellite dish was closely connected to the main broadcasting accessories normally used by broadcasters in a live show.
WHAT IS AFRICA SERVICE DAY?
The history of the African Public Service day can be traced back in the year 2001 when Ministers responsible for the public service met in Windhoek-Namibia for the 3rd Biennial Pan-African Conference to discuss various issues related on public service activities. The Ministers noted in their meeting that economic growth cannot take place in a country where the public service is not strong and functioning well. Among other things, the ministers’ meeting decided that the functions and responsibilities of the public service should be recognized and celebrated by governments in all African countries. To that effect, they also resolved that every year African countries should mark the day on 23rd of June as the “African Public Service day”.
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