| THE | ARUSHA TIMES |
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| ISSN 0856-9135; No. 00211 |
March 9 - 15, 2002 |
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Split of Arusha region worries someBy Saidi Njuki Residents of Ngorongoro District have asked the Government to ensure that the proposed division of Arusha Region safeguards the natural resources in the area. Speaking to this reporter the last week, the residents said that since their district is one of the areas in the country with attractive sites and abundant resources, the government should be careful in conserving them otherwise they would be lost within short time. The Chairman of Ololosukwan Village, Mr. Johane Sanye said that he was worried of farmers encroaching wildlife areas in the new set up. "We are experienced in conserving natural resources and historical sites since we were moved from Serengeti, after it was declared a national park in 1951, but our colleagues do no know that. As such they would come and start farming in the conserved areas”, said Mr. Sanye. He added that it would be prudent if their district would remain in the old region. He said the district is lagging in development and if it is included in the proposed new region it would be bogged down in re establishment matters rather that execute its development programmes. Mr. William Ole Seki, a resident of the district expressed his fear that residents of Babati, Karatu, Hanang and Mbulu Districts would flood into the Ngorongoro District if put under one regional administration. Another resident Daniel Ole Yeh said that in the first place there was no sound reason of splitting t Arusha Region into two adding that it would introduce tribal sentiments at the expense of development and national unity. Speaking with anxiety residents from various villages in the district, which included Soitsambu, Sale, Malambo, Loliondo and Endulen advised the government to reconsider the importance of Ngorongoro Conservation Area both nationally and internationally. |
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