DAR ES SALAAM, March 8 -- Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, has urged financial institutions across Tanzania to play a stronger and more active role in supporting the implementation of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, noting that the financial sector is critical to the countrys long-term economic transformation.

The minister made the remarks in Dar es Salaam during a special Iftar event hosted by the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) for its customers and stakeholders that brought together government officials, religious leaders, and NBC clients.

Among those present were NBC Board Chairman Dr. Elirehema Doriye, Managing Director Theobald Sabi, and other senior bank officials.

Ambassador Omar explained that the Tanza...