Tanzania National Services (NS)

NATIONAL SERVICE

Establishment

National Service was established on 10th July 1963 emanating from the ideas of the Father of the Nation, the late President Julius K Nyerere who once said " National Service is the demand made by the Nation on youth and youth response in fulfilling their duty in building the Nation".

Purpose

• To overcome the colonial legacy;
• To overcome ethnic and social cleavage;
• To imbue youth with patriotism;
• To Impart skills.

Legal Mandate

National Service is operating under a set of laws passed by the parliament 'National Service Act No. 16 of 1964 (Re 2002)'.

Vision

Through the National Service, Tanzania is envisaged to be a country whose youths are well nurtured so as to constitute a productive part of the society which has a high sense of:-

• Confidence;
• Self-discipline;
• Patriotism;
• Brotherhood;
• Co-operation;
• Responsibility.

Mission

To equip Tanzania youth with the requisite knowledge, skills and culture values which will enable them to contribute positively to the social-economic development as well as to the Defence and security of the Nation.

Objective

• To build national Unity;
• To carry out economic activity.

Core Values

• Proficiency; Speed execution of task.
• Discipline; Prepare youth to have a willing obedience.
• Integrity; High quality of honest and strong moral principles.
• Diligence; Execution of duties carefully and thoroughly.
• Quality; Excellency in quality products, service and value for money.

Roles

Primary role

• Nurturing Tanzania youth to become responsible and patriotic citizens;
• To engage in productive and economic activities.

Secondary role

• Defence of the Nation.

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