MWANZA Regional Commissioner (RC) John
Mongella has challenged the city traders to adhere to procedures issued by the
regional authorities instead of operating haphazardly in unauthorised areas.
Speaking at the Union
celebrations in Pamba ward in the central business district here on Wednesday,
Mr Mongella reiterated the need for petty traders to obey the rules and
regulations governing the city.
“It will be improper to
go against the formal procedures that have been set by the authorities to facilitate
smooth business activities in the city ... there are many benefits of
conducting business at the formally approved areas,” said the RC.
He said it is important
for petty traders and all other traders to pay taxes and levies on which the
government depends to operate and deliver social services to the citizens.
Mr Mongella said the
government role is to administer levies and taxes from the business community
for the region’s economic and social
development. He said President John Magufuli has instilled discipline in the
country on economic, social and political issues.
The RC pledged to
establish various market centres in the city to widen the sources of taxes and
levies for the region’s future economic
development, adding that the regional administration is determined to create
many economic opportunities for the betterment of the community.
He also cautioned
members of the public to observe regulations that aim at maintaining good
environment for doing businesses.
The Union Day was
celebrated with traders and public servants cleaning the city in the city
centre, with the RC leading the cleaning exercise.
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