JK to open 'Social Security Week'

President Jakaya Kikwete will today officiate at
the beginning of ‘Social Security Week’ here
aimed at ensuring that the right information
on quality social security services reach the
majority Tanzanians.
Minister for Labour and Employment
Gaudensia Kabaka said that poor knowledge on
social security schemes deny people of their
basic rights.
“The social security sector is bedevilled by
poor quality of information as a human right
issue as stipulated in the country’s
Constitution.” She said.
She said only 3 percent of the country’s labour
force (23 per cent of the country’s population)
has joined social security schemes.
The Social Security Regulator Authority (SSRA)
launched the ‘Social Security Week last year to
create public awareness on the sector and
promote efficiency.
According to Kabaka, during the week
numerous seminars would be held by security
funds, registration of new members as well as
other events that would bring awareness to the
public on the importance of the sector.
Deputy minister for Labour and Employment Dr
Makongoro Mahanga said urged social security
funds to widen their coverage and reach the
majority Tanzanians.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN