By Media Aide to Rep. Kwamoti B. Laori (MHR)
"In an era where Africa must harness its internal strengths for economic growth and regional collaboration, the renewed focus on agriculture and agro-industrial value chains presents a significant opportunity. One such opportunity is Tanzania’s globally renowned sisal industry—a sector with deep historical roots and immense potential."
These were the words of Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, Member of the House of Representatives (Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency), following his recent visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, where he engaged with stakeholders in the nation’s thriving sisal industry.
Clearly impressed by the scale, organization, and potential of Tanzania’s sisal sector, Rep. Laori extended commendation to the High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria, His Excellency Selestine Gervas Kakele; the Director General of the Tanzania Sisal Board, Mr. Saddy Kambona; and the Director of Sisal Development, Mr. Olivo Mtunge. He praised their exceptional hospitality, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to promoting one of Africa’s most valuable natural resources.
"Tanzania stands as Africa’s leading producer of sisal, accounting for more than 35% of global output,” Laori noted. “Sisal is not only vital to traditional applications such as ropes, mats, and sacks—it is also a key input for modern uses including carpets, composites, and biodegradable geotextiles, making it a strategic commodity in today’s environmentally conscious global economy."
The Nigerian lawmaker, who is also former Chairman of the House Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, emphasized that the sisal industry in Tanzania is supported by a comprehensive institutional framework that covers cultivation, processing, research, and export. He described his interaction with the Tanzania Sisal Board' management and staff as both enlightening and encouraging, affirming that the sector presents a clear, ready-made opportunity for strategic investment by African partners.
He urged Nigerian investors, cooperatives, agro-industrialists, and development partners to look beyond national borders and seize the opportunity to invest in Tanzania’s sisal value chain—be it in plantation development, fibre processing, finished products, or export logistics.
“With supportive government policies, abundant arable land, and a skilled and willing workforce, Tanzania offers fertile ground—literally and economically—for productive partnerships that will not only generate profits but also strengthen regional integration and industrialisation across the continent,” he said.
Rep. Laori further stressed the importance of African-led solutions to African challenges, stating:
> "Africa's development will not be built on aid, but on mutual cooperation, strategic investment, and a shared vision of prosperity. Let the sisal fields of Tanzania become symbols of that vision—fields where African solidarity, innovation, and productivity bloom together."
He concluded by once again expressing gratitude to the Tanzanian High Commission in Nigeria and the Tanzania Sisal Board for their warmth, professionalism, and commitment to building bridges of economic cooperation across Africa.
“This visit has deepened my appreciation of what we can achieve as a continent when we tap into our own resources, industries, and each other. I look forward to seeing fruitful collaborations between Nigerian stakeholders and Tanzania’s sisal sector in the near future,” he affirmed.
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