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About Us

Ofisi ya Lindi Mwambao

OUR HISTORY

Lindi Mwambao Cooperative Union (LMCU) Ltd is a primary cooperative union registered in Lindi Region (Registration No: AFF-LND-LND-MC-2023-24), bringing together smallholder farmers of cash crops such as cashew, pigeon peas and sesame. The union was established to help members access better markets, extension services, and opportunities to add value to their crops.

VISION & MISSION

Vision: To be a leading cooperative union in improving the livelihoods of farmers in Lindi Region through sustainable production and better agricultural markets.

Mission: To provide effective cooperative services to members through transparency, accountability and collaboration, so as to increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of the farming community.

OUR VALUES

  • Transparency: All union activities are conducted openly and with integrity.
  • Accountability: Leaders and staff are accountable to members.
  • Collaboration: The union works closely with various stakeholders to improve services.

MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS

Lindi Mwambao Cooperative Union Ltd works with various stakeholders to ensure members benefit fully from the union's activities, including:
- The Cashewnut Board of Tanzania
- The Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC)
- The Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX)
- Korosho Cooperative Joint Enterprise (KCJE)
- The Warehouse Receipt System Board
- The Lindi Regional Government
- Moshi Co-operative University
- The Cooperative Audit and Supervision Corporation (COASCO)

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

The union is led by a Board of Directors elected by the members, with day-to-day operations overseen by the General Manager and senior management staff. See our leadership names below.

CONTACT LEADERSHIP

P.O. Box 140, Lindi, Tanzania. Phone: +255 685 543 131. Email: info@lindimwambaoltd.co.tz.

Our Leadership

The Board of Directors and senior management of Lindi Mwambao Cooperative Union (LMCU) Ltd.

Ismail M. Nalinga

Ismail M. Nalinga

Chairman
Hassan M. Mnumbe

Hassan M. Mnumbe

Vice Chairman
Issa A. Baraka

Issa A. Baraka

Board Member
Said M. Shahame

Said M. Shahame

Board Member
Juma A. Issa

Juma A. Issa

Board Member
Hawa A. Mbundu

Hawa A. Mbundu

Board Member
Rashidi H. Masudi

Rashidi H. Masudi

Board Member
Nurdin S. Swallah

Nurdin S. Swallah

General Manager
Lisa E. Mgonja

Lisa E. Mgonja

Chief Accountant
Bakari S. Saidi

Bakari S. Saidi

Internal Auditor
Hassan S. Dossa

Hassan S. Dossa

Procurement Officer
Glory I. Makere

Glory I. Makere

Marketing & Promotion Officer