ZANZIBAR Minister of State,
President Office, Regional Administration, Local Government and Special Forces,
Mr Haji Omar Kheri said yesterday that the government is looking forward to
construct a new tailoring and shoe factories for manufacturing of military
uniforms.
According to the Minister, the plans
for the construction of factories are set for the coming fiscal year.
The Minister told reporters in Unguja
that the factories will enable the military to get uniform from local factories
and thus get rid of making orders through private dealers. Last year, President
John Magufuli ordered the military to stop ordering military gears from
civilians companies.
He was speaking during his prompt
visit at Ukonga Prison in Dar es Salaam. Yesterday, Mr Kheri said the
government has already started the process for the construction of the factory
and that installation of machines was also on the course.
The Minister, however, cautioned
civilians from wearing army forces uniforms, stern measures announced to be
taken to anyone who will disobey the law.
In another development, Mr Kheri revealed
that his Ministry is finalizing the establishment of Security Agency, which
among other duties will be required to guard tourists’ areas, government and
public officers.
According to him, the agency will
involve personnel with military training, adding the step intended to help
defence forces units to focus in protecting the country’s boundaries and
restoring peace and security.
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