A high-powered delegation from Tanzania’s National Defence Training College has visited the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, spotlighting the country’s approach to managing its vast natural wealth.

The visit, part of a broader Ghana study tour, underscored growing African cooperation in tackling the complex challenge of turning natural resources into inclusive national prosperity.

Led by Ambassador Major General Gilbert Ibuge, Commandant of the Tanzanian college, the team arrived with a clear mission to understand how Ghana navigates the journey “from cocoa to crude” while striving for equitable economic development. The theme of their engagement reflected a shared continental concern: how resource-rich nations can ensure that wealth generated from nature benefits all citizens.

Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Chief Director, Technical Director for Forestry, Mr. Joseph Osiakwan, highlighted the Ministry’s strategic role in safeguarding and optimizing Ghana’s natural resources. He outlined government interventions across sectors, pointing to policies designed to balance economic growth with sustainability and social equity.

A comprehensive presentation by Mr. Afenu, legal Advisor to the Minister, took the visitors deeper into Ghana’s policy landscape, detailing key frameworks, ongoing reforms, and the persistent challenges that come with managing resources in a developing economy. From forestry governance to extractive industry oversight, the session offered a candid look at both progress made and hurdles yet to be overcome.

Impressed by the insights shared, Major General Ibuge expressed appreciation on behalf of the Tanzanian delegation, praising Ghana’s openness and commitment to knowledge exchange.

He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the two nations, noting that shared experiences and partnerships remain vital in shaping Africa’s path toward sustainable and inclusive development.

The Major General noted that the team, apart from Ghana, being the first country visited, will also call on other sixteen allied countries including Bangladesh, Botswana, India, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others as part of their field practical training.

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