State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in Uganda, Godfrey Kiwanda has urged the people of Nigeria and West Africa in general to visit Uganda and experience the land of Martyrs. He was speaking during the Uganda Day at the AKWAABA African Travel Market, which took place on Sunday in Eko Suites Hotel Lagos, Nigeria.
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INTEGRATION FOR AFRICA'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (A borderless less Africa is the foundation for a competitive market)
The African Development bank (Nigeria Country Department) launched the West Africa Economic outlook 2019 at its headquarters in Abuja on the 2/04/2019. In his opening remarks, Mr Ebrimal Faal, Senior Director Nigeria Country Department emphasized the need for regional integration as the key to Africa's development and prosperity.
UGANDA SET TO STRENGTHEN ITS COMMERCIAL AND TRADE TIES WITH NIGERIA
H.E Nelson Ocheger held a meeting with the Director Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture(Nacima). The meeting discussed ways on how both countries could strengthen their cooperation and further involve the private sector since it plays a key role in the manufacturing sector.
HIGH COMMISSIONER MEETS ABUJA CHANCERY CONSULTANCY PROJECT TEAM
The High Commissioner of Uganda to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Abuja, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger held a meeting at the Mission with the consultancy team tasked with the structural, electrical and mechanical engineering designs of the Uganda High Commission Chancery project.
Uganda Moves to Scale Up Commercial Cooperation With Ghana
Uganda's new envoy to the Republic of Ghana, Amb. Nelson Ocheger has called for the scaling up of commercial cooperation between the two countries so as to spur investment in agriculture and animal husbandry, mining, fishing and infrastructural development.
Intra-African Trade vital to African Development
Uganda's High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Amb. Nelson Ocheger, has emphasized that for Africa to develop, the African countries must trade with one another. He made this remarks in a meeting with the President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Amb. Ocheger Hails Promotion of Domestic Coffee Consumption in Africa
Uganda's Ambassador to Cote d Ivoire, with residence in Abuja, Amb. Nelson Ocheger has hailed the Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) for championing the promotion of domestic coffee consumption in Africa and the recognition of coffee as a strategic commodity in the Continent. He made this commendation during the IACO breakfast meeting with African Ambassadors from both coffee producing and consuming countries.
AFRICA SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION SET TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LAND LOCKED COUNTRIES
H.E Nelson Ocheger held a meeting with the Secretary General of the African Shipowners Association Ms. Funmi Folorunso and discussed ways of building the capacity of African Governments and the private sector to own their own fleet so as to handle cargo.
President George Weah hails Uganda-Liberia Relations
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency George Weah has hailed the cordial relations that exist between his country and Uganda. The President stated this in Monrovia while receiving the letters accrediting Nelson Ocheger as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uganda to the Republic of Liberia.
Ugandan Defence Advisor Formally Accredited
Brig. Gen. Herbert Rwego Mbonye has been formally accredited as Uganda's Defence Advisor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The function took place at the headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and follows the completion of the documentation process by the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Involve The Private Sector in Policy Making- Amb. Ocheger
African governments should endeavour to consult the private sector before making policies aimed at accelerating economic growth and development in the continent, Amb. Nelson Ocheger has said. He made these comments while meeting Mr. Paul Babatunde Ruwase (FCA), the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
