DAR ES SALAAM, March 23 -- WHILE perusing social media today, I was fortunate to come across a post that prompted me to collect my thoughts and share a few words about Dr Ayub Rioba.

While I was still reflecting on the image of him waving goodbye to TBC, the broadcasting organisation, I was deeply moved by the content he posted on his Facebook page.

He started by specifying the date of his appointment, his brief journey to TBC and the challenges he faced until he resigned in accordance with the law.

He then bade farewell and expressed his sincere gratitude for the trust those who appointed him had placed in him, especially the late Dr John Pombe Magufuli and Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Those who have had the opportunity to review Dr Rioba...