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| Tanzania's (14) have been granted master degree in Japan. |
Tanzanians ( 14) have been granted the opportunity to pursue Master's degrees in Japan, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through the twelfth phase of the ABE Initiative.
This was announced today, August 27, 2025, by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tanzania's Chief Representative, ARA Hitoshi, during a brief ceremony held in Dar es Salaam to bid farewell to these Tanzanians.
Hitoshi stated that this opportunity for Tanzanians to study continues to highlight the importance of the existing relations between Tanzania and Japan in enhancing human resources.
"JICA will continue to collaborate with Tanzania to ensure that more Tanzanians benefit from this opportunity. This support aligns with the TICAID 9 framework, which emphasizes cooperation, youth empowerment, and joint innovation between Africa and Japan. We hope that these programs will continue to contribute to development and innovation in Tanzania," he said.
One of the students who received the chance to study in Japan, Steven Lucas, expressed that the long-standing good relations between Tanzania and Japan have enabled them to seize this opportunity for education, which they intend to use to assist their country in economic advancement.
"As emphasized by Mwalimu Nyerere in his book on the Philosophy of Education and Self-Reliance, a student who receives education should utilize it for the development of their community. Therefore, we will ensure that the knowledge we gain will be shared with our peers for the progress of our nation," he said
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Tanzanian Students Association in Japan (JATA), Gregory Mlay, noted that this program, initiated by the Japanese government through its agency JICA, continues to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
He mentioned that through this collaboration, Tanzanians are gaining opportunities to learn and introduce new technologies into the country, as well as acquire other skills that aid in the growth of existing industries.
"We are returning to Tanzania after studying in Japan, collaborating with our government to educate our peers on how to enhance or add value to the raw materials we possess, with the aim of increasing income," he stated.
Furthermore, Mlay urged all those who have the opportunity to study in Japan to seize that chance wisely by ensuring they bring back the positive experiences to Tanzania to foster economic growth and national development.
"As we know, not everyone gets the opportunity to study in Japan, so when you do, let’s make the most of it and pursue the intended goals by ensuring we act for the benefit of the country and all Tanzanians," he remarked.
On his part, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, Oscar Kisanga, expressed gratitude to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for initiating this program that enables Tanzanians to study in Japan.
This partnership between Japan and Tanzania will continue to strengthen youth training in technology, information, and development to ensure that young people become innovative in contributing to national progress.