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Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba (left) receives a briefing from NMB Bank Head of Government Business, Ms. Vicky Bishubo, during his visit to the bank's pavilion at the National Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition at the John S. Malecela Grounds in Nzuguni, Dodoma yesterday. NMB is one of the sponsors of the exhibition.
Dodoma; August 1, 2026 – NMB Bank has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Government by presenting a sponsorship cheque to the Ministry of Agriculture in support of the 2026 Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition, reinforcing efforts to expand access to knowledge, technology and financial services for farmers, livestock keepers and fishers across Tanzania.
The sponsorship handover ceremony, held yesterday evening in Dodoma, highlights the growing role of public-private partnerships in driving agricultural transformation by creating opportunities for producers to improve productivity, strengthen value chains and access sustainable financing.
With this year's contribution, NMB Bank's cumulative sponsorship of the annual Nanenane Exhibition has reached TZS 572 million over eight consecutive years, underscoring its sustained commitment to Tanzania's agricultural sector.
Speaking during the ceremony, NMB Central Zone Manager Janeth Shango said the bank considers Nanenane an important platform for connecting producers with knowledge, innovation and financial solutions that contribute to long-term agricultural growth.
"This contribution continues our eight-year commitment to supporting the exhibition as part of our efforts to enable the Government to reach farmers, livestock keepers and fishers and promote productive agriculture. We believe sustainable agricultural development requires enduring partnerships between the public and private sectors," she said.
Shango noted that beyond sponsoring the exhibition, NMB continues to invest in financial literacy programmes, agricultural financing and specialised banking solutions that enable producers to expand production, strengthen their businesses and improve household incomes.
She added that the bank will once again maintain an active presence at this year's exhibition by providing advisory services, financial education and banking solutions directly to exhibitors and visitors.
Receiving the sponsorship, Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo commended NMB for its unwavering support to Tanzania's farming community through innovative financial products and services, describing the bank as a dependable partner in advancing agricultural development.
"We have no doubt about NMB—from your performance to the way you have remained close to our farmers. We see and appreciate your contribution in empowering farmers, and we encourage you to continue doing so while inspiring others to follow your example," Chongolo said.
The Minister further encouraged the bank to increase its sponsorship in future editions of the exhibition to strengthen government efforts aimed at equipping farmers, livestock keepers and fishers with training, modern technologies and access to capital needed to improve agricultural productivity.
This year's Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma has attracted wider participation from exhibitors across Tanzania and beyond, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, innovation and stronger market linkages throughout the agricultural value chain.
As one of Tanzania's leading financial institutions, NMB Bank continues to position agriculture as a strategic pillar of its business by supporting farmers and agribusinesses with tailored financial solutions that contribute to food security, rural development and inclusive economic growth.
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