Circular No.: JMT/111/2021 Date: 19th March 2021
It is with deep grief and sadness that we received the shocking news of
the death of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency,
Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli which occurred in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday 17th
March 2021.
Tanzania has lost a dedicated, inspirational and visionary leader whose second
five-year term of office as President of the United Republic of Tanzania began
in November 2020.
Our hearts go out to all Tanzanians as we mourn together the death of the
beloved President.
We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late President, Dr.
John Pombe Magufuli, to the newly sworn in President of the United Republic of
Tanzania, Hon. Mama Samia Suluhu Hassan and to all Tanzanians over this
loss.
The Government of Tanzania has declared twenty one (21) days of mourning in the
country. Accordingly, with the exception of only religious ceremonies, all
other functions and ceremonies shall be postponed for 21 days.
Zuhair Jaffer
Hon. Secretary