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