The National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) stated that one of its main tasks is to build new irrigation infrastructure, dig dams and wells, and repair old facilities to increase the productivity of the country's agricultural sector.
Speaking to reporters at the Commission's pavilion at the celebration of the Public Service Week held in Chinangali Park, Maria Itembe, Director of the NIRC Department of Management and Human Resources, noted that their participation in the event is aimed at informing citizens about the services and responsibilities performed by this institution.
In turn, Naomi Mcharo, an engineer and deputy director of research, as well as head of the NIRC well drilling program, said that the well drilling program is one of the services provided by the government to the public, especially farmers, to combat the effects of climate change. She explained that due to the difficulties of access to water for agricultural needs, President Samia Suluhu Hassan instructed the Commission to step up efforts to drill wells in order to give citizens the opportunity to take advantage of irrigated agriculture. Engineer Naomi said that at the moment, the Commission has managed to drill 362 wells in the Geita, Tabor, Manyara and Singida regions, each of which is capable of providing water to an average of 40 hectares of irrigated land.
The Commission's plan is to provide each district with at least five wells, which can be used by groups of 16 people per well. It is expected that this measure will increase agricultural production and strengthen the country's food security. The celebration of Public Service Week provides an opportunity for various government agencies to present their services to the public and receive feedback that will help improve the quality of public services.
