Mzumbe University, China firm sign deal to initiate an exchange programme that will give the former’s students chance to frequently visit China

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• Morogoro-based’s university rector, Prof Joseph , says the new plan will be of great help, given that China is an emerging global economic giant with a lot to offer Tanzania

Morogoro. Mzumbe University (MU) in collaboration with a Chinese Linghan Group Company is set to initiate an exchange programme that will give the former’s students chance to frequently visit China for learning techniques used by the Asian country to revolutionise its economy.

MU vice chancellor Prof Joseph Kuzilwa unveiled the plan here yesterday during an official tour of the Chinese company’s chairman, Prof Daniel Chieh.

Prof Kuzilwa said the anticipated programme would create an opportunity for Mu students to visit China for study purposes.

He said: “The cooperation between the university and the company will have positive impact to MU and the nation as a whole, given that China is a powerful country economically.”

The academician, however, urged MU students to grab the opportunity by particularly being inquisitive during the execution of the programme in a bid gain the anticipated skills that would consequently be passed to their fellow students who will not secure the chance to visit China.

For his part, the Chinese company’s chair, Prof Chieh said, his company found it important to cooperate with the university in order to exchange experience which include teaching MU students Chinese language as a means to advance the language.

The company chairman said, his company envisioned helping MU students by imparting to them different development techniques for the betterment of their families and the country at large.

Some MU students, including Hussen Mkangwa and Fatuma Abdalman, said they considered the programme an ample opportunity for them to excel in their careers.