The Government has been asked to stop being overconfident about its industrialisation plan as there are many factors that could lead to its eventual failure.
Members of Parliament warned the government that to realise what the government has put in its plan requires resilience, commitment and a lot of other local and foreign factors, some of which are not under the direct control of the government.
The Government was reminded that while it aspires to realise an industrial revolution, there are many other factors which need to be put in place or rectified, if that dream is to be realised.
"It is better to be confident when planning for something, but one should also be realistic," warned Mtwara Urban MP, Maftaha Nachuma (CUF) when debating the Industry, Commerce and Investment ministry budget for 2016/17.
Mr Nachuma noted that the country might succeed in improving its production but if it doesn't have a market it might end up with pile of products and that is not going to work for industrialisation drive.
Ms Antropia Theonest (Special Seats - Chadema), wondered if the government was serious with industrialisation because even the ministry budget for next financial year does not reflect the government dream.
"But I am also wondering what is going to make this dream realistic because it is the same leaders who have failed our industries. What secret do they have this time to make industries tick?" she asked.
She insisted that if the government want to succeed with the plan, it must start with basic preparations such bas updating the regulatory framework through revamping policies, laws and regulations.
But minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment, Mr Charles Mwijage is upbeat. He notes that the country is determined to revive its ailing industry sector.
"Anyone who doesn't want travel with us in this journey should step aside and give us space to do what we have planned to do. We know where we went wrong and we are determined to rectify it," he said.
He said it is true that the private sector is going to be driver in the industrialisation process.
For his part, Energy and Minerals minister, Prof Sospeter Muhongo, says he is aware that reliable and ample electricity is one of important ingredients for industrialisation to succeed.
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