Lazaro Nyalandu
Lazaro Nyalandu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | |
| In office 20 January 2014 – 5 November 2015 | |
| President | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Preceded by | Khamis Kagasheki |
| In office 7 May 2012 – 20 January 2014 | |
| Minister | Khamis Kagasheki |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Mgimwa |
| Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing | |
| In office 28 November 2010 – 7 May 2012 | |
| Minister | Cyril Chami |
| Member of Parliament for Singida North | |
| In office November 2000 – November 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Mayrose Majige |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1970 |
| Party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Other political affiliations | CHADEMA (2015-2021) |
| Spouse | Faraja |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | (BA) Wartburg College (BA) University of Buckingham (MA) |
| Twitter handle | @LazaroNyalandu |
| Website | Official website |
Lazaro Samuel Nyalandu (born 18 August 1970) is a Tanzanian politician, diplomat, and former Cabinet Minister. He is currently serving as Ambassador and Advisor to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania on Diplomatic Affairs.
He previously served as Member of Parliament for Singida North constituency from 2000 to 2015 and held ministerial positions including Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade and Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism.
As Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism from 2014 to 2015, Nyalandu oversaw Tanzania’s wildlife, forestry, and tourism portfolios and represented the country in regional and international engagements related to conservation and tourism. In 2015, he sought the nomination of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for the presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania.