PRESIDENT John Magufuli yesterday named Ngusa Dismas Samike as the State House Comptroller. A statement issued in Dar es Salaam by the Directorate of Presidential Communications said that the appointment became effective yesterday.

Prior to his appointment, Samike was Acting as State House Comptroller.

He will serve as the head of administration and his duties include ensuring proper coordination and organisation of all operations and activities at State House, tendering advice to the president in respect of the business, general administration and policy issues.

He is also responsible for ensuring implementation of government business as well as proper expenditure of public funds in accordance with laid down accounting procedures.