The fete, held in the Parliamentary premises, attracted several dignitaries, including Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda, Members of Parliament, Bunge officers and the media.
Akichangia hoja hiyo, Anna Abdallah, ambaye pia aliwahi kushika wadhifa wa ukuu wa mkoa katika utawala wa awamu ya kwanza, alisema uteuzi wa Spika Makinda, siyo heshima kwake tu bali ni kwa Watanzania wote, lakini hasa kwa wanawake.