DODOMA, July 17 -- DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has urged residents living along the Ring Road to seize emerging business opportunities, saying the flagship infrastructure project should become a major driver of local economic growth rather than merely a transport corridor.

Addressing residents at a public meeting in Zuzu Ward, Ms Senyamule said the government expects communities along the Ring Road to benefit directly by establishing businesses, markets and service centres to serve thousands of motorists expected to use the road every day.

She said local entrepreneurs should position themselves to supply agricultural produce, food, accommodation and other essential services to travellers using the route.

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