Her Excellency Salome T. Sijaona is a Tanzanian citizen and economist with vast
experience in governance, project execution, private sector engagement and
international economic diplomacy. In 2010, Her Excellency Salome T. Sijaona was
appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary by the Tanzanian
Government, serving as the Tanzanian Ambassador in Japan and is also accredited
with Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Papua New Guinea. Before being
appointed as Ambassador, she was a long serving Chief Executive of two major
government Ministries and Advisor to their respective Ministers. Her Excellency
Salome T. Sijaona’s 20 years’ experience in high level management and governance
has seen her chair various Boards, including serving on international bodies.
Following the receipt of her nomination, the AVZ Board interviewed Her Excellency
Salome T. Sijaona to better understand and confirm her capabilities and skillset.
Having established that her many experiences will augment the requirements of the
Company going forward, the Directors are satisfied with the suitability of her
appointment to the Board which she has accepted.
The Board believes that the appointment of Her Excellency Salome T. Sijaona, given
her extensive governance experience and high-level government relationships, will
substantially contribute to progress the Manono Project, enhancing the diversity of
the Board.
Her Excellency Salome T. Sijaona’s appointment follows on from the appointment of Dr Casta
Tungaraza and Mr Serge Ngandu as independent non-executive and executive directors respectively,
effective from 25 September 2023, which together will further support, and ensure, robust and
effective corporate governance and risk management.