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Ugandans in Southern Africa have requested President Yoweri Museveni to attend the Conference of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) slated for October in Pretoria, South Africa.
The formal invite acquired by Vice-President Jessica Alupo on Thursday, June 20, 2024, was offered by Uganda’s Excessive Commissioner to South Africa Paul Amoru.
Amoru was flanked by Deputy Excessive Commissioner Kintu Nyago and COUSA board member Phillips Kakuru.
This was throughout a gathering within the business South African metropolis of Johannesburg.
COUSA is an esteemed organisation with a mission to rally Ugandans residing within the Southern African area.
The organisation’s core aims embrace selling commerce, funding, tourism and enhancing remittances to Uganda, thereby boosting the nation’s financial growth.
Alupo counseled the Uganda Excessive Fee in Pretoria for supporting COUSA’s initiatives and exhausting unwavering dedication and resilience of Ugandans in Southern Africa who contribute considerably to Uganda’s progress and prosperity.The COUSA government is led by Moses Badru Ssentongo Kibombo as President whereas the Board is led by Dr. Echun Daniel as chairperson.The Excessive Fee additionally launched the Diaspora Excessive Achievers Awards Committee led by Prof. Flavia Senkubuge which will likely be recognising Ugandans with excellent contributions inside the COUSA membership.The VP lauded the affiliation by highlighting the very important function Ugandan diaspora performs in nationwide growth.
“Authorities locations immense worth on the contributions of its diaspora neighborhood, recognising them as essential companions within the nation’s progress,” acknowledged Alupo.“The engagement with COUSA underscores the federal government’s dedication to maintain and strengthen these ties, making certain that the diaspora stays an integral a part of Uganda’s socio-economic cloth.”Alupo elaborated on the multifaceted advantages of occasions similar to COUSA. She remarked that such boards aren’t merely networking alternatives however are strategic platforms for collaboration, data change, and cultural illustration.“They create an area for Ugandans overseas to share revolutionary concepts and greatest practices, fostering an setting conducive to mutual progress and growth,” the Vice President mentioned.Highlighting the potential of the Ugandan diaspora, VP Alupo referred to as for elevated participation and funding from Ugandans dwelling overseas.She identified that authorities is concentrated on creating beneficial insurance policies and an enabling setting that encourages diaspora investments and contributions.
“This initiative will considerably bolster nationwide growth efforts, bridging gaps and fostering inclusive progress,” she pressured.Why Alupo was in South AfricaAlupo was in South Africa to attend and characterize President Museveni on the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday on the Union Buildings.The attendance was important in highlighting continued assist and powerful bilateral relations between Uganda and South Africa.Amoru mentioned the collection of discussions held with the VP revolved round varied subjects, together with enhancing bilateral relations, exploring new avenues for commerce and funding, and addressing challenges confronted by the Ugandan diaspora within the Southern African area.
“Her method was each inclusive and solution-oriented, aiming to create a sturdy assist system for Ugandans overseas,” Amb. Amoru defined.It is anticipated that President Museveni’s private presence or by delegation would additional solidify the bonds between Uganda and its diaspora, facilitating deeper collaboration and understanding.The Uganda Excessive Fee is dedicated to its mission of fostering connections amongst Ugandans and constructing bridges with their homeland.The official invitation to President Museveni and the robust endorsement from Vice President Alupo signify a promising future for diaspora engagement.The federal government’s proactive stance displays its recognition of the immense potential inside the diaspora neighborhood.It additionally solidfies its dedication to harnessing this potential for nationwide development.
COUSA 2024 is about to be a landmark occasion, spotlighting the unity, energy, and dynamism of Ugandans in Southern Africa.
