The AFED Business Park an Income generating commercial project of Africa Federation in Dar-es-Salaam is progressing well as per the schedule. The second and final phase of the project, the finishing has started with 25% external works completed and other works continuing at good pace.
The Chairman of Africa Federation Shabir bhai Najafi visited the site on Wednesday 20th November 2019 along with Vice Chairman Aunali bhai Khalfan, Trustee Mehboob bhai Versi, AFED Chief Operating Officer Hasnain bhai Sherali and Account Section Staff Zaheerabbas bhai Hemani.
The Housing Board Chairman Akil bhai welcomed and thanked the delegation for visiting the site. Akil bhai said such visits by the Office bearers and Trustees encourages the project team on the ground who are putting tireless efforts to ensure the smooth running of the project. He also appreciated the contractor and consultants who have been working hard with passion even during weekends/holidays to make sure the goals are met.
Akil bhai thanked the AFED Chairman Shabir bhai for his continuous support and full involvement in the project that has made it possible for the Board to undertake the project and acknowledged the support of the Office Bearers and Trustees who have backed and encouraged the Housing Board.
The visitors toured the site and were impressed with the progress of the project and quality of works.
The Housing Board Chairman briefed Shabir bhai Najafi and the delegation on the excellent working relation developed with Wintech Elevators who have been very supportive and generous towards the Community Projects and recently had waived off one-year maintenance cost for an elevator placed at one of our Housing Complex.
During the visit Mr. Pratik Mehta, Director of Wintech Elevators Tanzania Limited generously donated to AFED a Cargo Lift to be utilized for this Project. The Company was recently awarded the contract for suppling 2 passenger and 1 goods lift for the project.
During the presentation, Mr. Pratik stated that over the years Wintech has supplied many lifts to the community and worked well with Africa Federation in various projects. In keeping up with the aims of such projects undertaken by Africa Federation and impressed by the zeal of the Housing Board team, the management team of Wintech had decided to contribute to the Africa Federation for the benefit of the community.
AFED Chairman Shabir bhai Najafi and his team were overwhelmed with the kind gesture from Mr. Pratik and Wintech Elevators towards the project and the Community at large. He recorded sincere appreciation to the Wintech Team and prayed for their continuous success. The Chairman added that this contribution is a boost to the Community and this project in particular, especially during the current state of economy. He also extended his gratitude to Housing Board team for being able to secure this huge donation.
AFED Chairman also thanked the contractor for the quality work done and efforts put in to make sure the project is progressing well and as per schedule. He extended appreciation to the consultants who have contributed immensely to the project’s progress.
The Housing Board will soon be launching a couple of new projects of which, one is in downtown Dar es Salaam.
We pray for the successful completion of AFED Business Park.
Secretariat
AFED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOARD
27th November 2019