Juma Ngasongwa | |
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Minister of Planning, Economy and Empowerment | |
In office 2006–2008 | |
President | Jakaya Kikwete |
Minister of Industry and Trade | |
In office 2001–2005 | |
President | Benjamin Mkapa |
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
President | Benjamin Mkapa |
Succeeded by | Zakia Meghji |
Member of the Tanzanian Parliament | |
In office 1995–2010 | |
Succeeded by | Hadji Mponda |
Constituency | Ulanga West |
Economic Advisor of the President | |
In office 1993–1995 | |
President | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 August 1941 |
Nationality | Tanzanian |
Political party | CCM |
Alma mater | University of Suchdol (BSc) UDSM (MA) University of East Anglia (PhD) |
Positions | Senior lecturer,SUA (1984-93) Lecturer,UDSM (1976-84) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Rep. of Tanzania |
Branch/service | National Service |
Military camp | Ruvu and Mlale |
Duration | 2 years |
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