TBN SEEKS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PSSSF TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY EDUCATION

DAR ES SALAAM

The Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) to expand public education on social security, pension schemes and investments undertaken by the Fund.

Speaking during a meeting between TBN leaders and a PSSSF delegation at the network’s headquarters in Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam, TBN Chairman Beda Msimbe said the organisation has more than 200 members across Tanzania and in the Diaspora, with the capacity to reach a broad audience through various digital platforms.

Msimbe said TBN was prepared to use the expertise, experience and extensive reach of its members’ platforms to provide accurate information about the operations, services, investments and schemes managed by PSSSF.

He, however, emphasised the importance of providing TBN members with comprehensive training on the Fund’s operations and services so that they could educate the public accurately and effectively.

He said the partnership was expected to open a new chapter in the use of online media to reach more citizens, including those living in areas where information about social security and pension schemes remained limited.

TBN Trustee Issa Michuzi said the network has played an important role in the development of digital journalism in Tanzania and takes pride in having professional and experienced members capable of reaching the public through various platforms.

Michuzi said TBN was established to ensure Tanzania is properly represented in the digital sphere by disseminating accurate information that promotes development and helps drive the country’s economy forward.

“TBN is ready to work with PSSSF to ensure that social security education reaches the public in simple, accurate and easily understood language through digital platforms,” Michuzi said.

TBN Secretary Rahel Pallangyo said the network was prepared to deploy its skilled writers and members’ platforms to ensure that citizens receive accurate and reliable information enabling them to understand their rights, responsibilities and opportunities under social security schemes.

She said cooperation between TBN and PSSSF could serve as an important bridge connecting the institution with the public, particularly at a time when digital platforms have become leading sources of information and knowledge.

Speaking on behalf of PSSSF, the head of the delegation, Abdul Njaidi, said the visit formed part of the Fund’s efforts to build closer relations with media stakeholders and strengthen public education.

Njaidi assured TBN leaders that all requests, recommendations and matters raised during the meeting would be considered and acted upon.

He said PSSSF was committed to ensuring that citizens received comprehensive and accurate information about pensions, social security and the Fund’s investments for the benefit of its members and the nation at large.

The PSSSF delegation was led by Njaidi and included Regina Kumba, Grayson Mgunda and Doreen Lyimo.

TBN was represented by Chairman Beda Msimbe, Secretary Rahel Pallangyo, communications specialist Cathbert Kajuna and Trustee Issa Michuzi.