KARATU, Tanzania — Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and Tourism has praised Dr Agnes Gidna, Chief Conservation Officer at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, for her expertise, confidence and in-depth explanation of archaeology, geology and cultural heritage during a visit to the Urithi Geopark Museum project.
Led by committee chair Hon. Timotheo Mnzava, lawmakers gave the commendation after inspecting the museum and receiving a detailed briefing on its historical and scientific significance.
Members of the committee applauded the work carried out through cooperation between Tanzania and China, and said Dr Gidna’s presentation offered a compelling account of the formation of the Ngorongoro Crater, volcanic eruptions, the evolution of the earth, and the origins of early humans.
The committee also directed the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to position the museum as a major tourism product and an important education centre for young people in Tanzania and abroad.
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji thanked lawmakers for the recognition and said the ministry would continue to closely support the development of the Urithi Geopark Museum. Dr Kijaji is the current minister, according to official ministry listings and recent parliamentary coverage.
Ngorongoro is internationally recognized for its importance in the study of human origins and evolution, with the wider conservation area including globally significant sites such as Oldupai Gorge and Laetoli.