Corruption has been cited as a major scourge that severely undermines the entire justice delivery system, thereby threatening the foundations of justice, accountability, and good governance.
The remarks were made today, December 23, 2025, by the Assistant Commissioner responsible for Local Content and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the Ministry of Minerals, Terrence Ngole, while representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry during the opening of a special training session for the Ministry’s management. The training aims to discuss the effects of corruption and how it weakens the justice system within public institutions.
Speaking at the opening of the training, Ngole stated that corruption significantly affects the implementation of government duties, particularly in sensitive sectors such as justice delivery. He explained that corrupt practices lead to inequality, favoritism, and a decline in public trust toward government institutions.
“Corruption is a major enemy of justice. When it infiltrates justice delivery systems, it leads to justice being bought, laws being distorted, and citizens losing confidence in institutions established to protect them,” said Ngole.
He added that the mining sector, like other sectors, requires a high level of integrity from public servants to ensure that national resources benefit Tanzanians fairly and equitably, without being compromised by corrupt practices.
During the training, the Ministry of Minerals’ management was also briefed on public service ethics, including the obligation to adhere to laws, regulations, and operational guidelines, as well as the importance of transparency, accountability, and integrity in daily duties.
On her part, the Assistant Director of Administration and Human Resources, Fatma Senkoro, emphasized that the training is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ethics, combat corruption, and ensure that public servants carry out their responsibilities in accordance with principles of justice and the broader national interest.
The training is expected to enhance the understanding of ministry leaders regarding the impacts of corruption and to encourage positive behavioral change in public service, particularly in the management and development of the mining sector for the benefit of all Tanzanians.
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