DODOMA, Aug. 8 -- TANZANIAN President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially announced that the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition Grounds in Dodoma will now be named Dr. John Samwel Malecela Grounds, in honour of the retired statesman who served the nation for many years in various high-level positions.

President Samia made the declaration today, Friday, during her keynote address at the national celebration of the Nanenane Farmers Day held in Dodoma. She said the decision reflects the significant contributions made by Dr. Malecela to the country, particularly in the agriculture sector and national leadership as a whole.

“I now have the honor of announcing that this ground will be named Dr. John Samwel Malecela. Our elder, who has serv...