The Ministry of Overseas Affairs hosted a visiting delegation from the Nationwide Institute for Coverage and Strategic Research (NIPSS), Nigeria. The interplay happened on the Ministry on July 8 2024. Rear Admiral A.A. Adesope mni. (rtd), Ag. Head of the delegation and employees director, mentioned the significance of the NIPSS in selling reflection, analysis, and dialogue on points pertinent to Nigeria, Africa, and the broader world. He acknowledged that the institute runs a flagship program for top-level leaders from varied sectors, together with public, non-public, and voluntary fields from sectors such because the navy, police, ministries, and civil companies. Rear Admiral Adesope stated that the choice to deal with Uganda as a research mannequin was guided by the same pre-colonial historical past and burgeoning youth populations shared by each nations. “Uganda’s success in managing youth unemployment and sustaining job creation serves as a studying mannequin in Africa”, he stated. Including that the objective of the go to is to study from Uganda’s experiences, significantly in leveraging of use of ICT to create jobs. They hope to realize related progress in Nigeria.
The Everlasting Secretary represented by Ambassador Phillip Odida, Ag. Director Regional&Worldwide Peace and Safety, in his remarks, counseled the Nigerian delegation for his or her go to, emphasizing the importance of knowledge-sharing and collaboration in addressing widespread challenges. He emphasised the significance of regional cooperation, suggesting that prosperity for one nation needs to be seen as prosperity for all within the area. “Encouraging progress, growth, and regional integration is perceived as important for overcoming prevalent challenges,” he stated. For extra data, please contact: Margaret Awino Kafeero Head of Public Diplomacy margaret.kafeero@mofa.go.ug, 0787639414 The assembly concluded on a optimistic notice, with the visiting delegation expressing appreciation for the nice and cozy welcome and hospitality prolonged to them by the Ministry and reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to fostering nearer relations with Uganda.
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