Investment in Child-focused Recreational Facilities Encouraged by President Samia

TLDR

• ZANZIBAR: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed authorities to ensure that children’s recreational centres remain safe, childfriendly spaces that support their health, development and moral upbringing.
• President Samia said such facilities should not be viewed merely as places for entertainment, but as important investments in children’s physical, social and intellectual development.
• President Samia also called for responsible use of technology at the facilities, saying music, films, visual displays and other forms of digital entertainment should be suitable for children’s ages and contribute to.
• She stressed that technology should also be used in ways that promote Tanzanian culture, traditions and values, “I appeal to you that the technology used here should be for the benefit of children and for no other.
• At the same time, she encouraged greater privatesector investment in childfocused recreational facilities, including additional play equipment, toy shops and other facilities that can provide children with opportunities.