EAC Secretary General pays a courtesy call on President Museveni
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, 14th May, 2021: The Secretary General of the East African Community, Hon (Dr.) Peter Mathuki paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni at State House, in Entebbe, Uganda.
During the visit, the Secretary General thanked the President and other members of the EAC Summit for his appointment.
“I am cognizant of the very heavy responsibilities inherent in this appointment. I will remain dedicated, diligent and trustworthy so as to ensure we achieve tangible results for the betterment of the livelihoods of our people in East Africa,” said Dr. Mathuki.
Dr. Mathuki briefed the President on the current EAC state of play on various integration matters including progress on consolidating the Customs Union, implementation of the Common Market and Monetary Union protocols, as well as progress towards attainment of the EAC Political Confederation.
On his part, President Museveni reiterated his commitment to the EAC integration agenda and urged the Secretary General to ensure that the integration process takes its rightful place.
The President advised the Secretary General to urgently re-arrange the focus of the Community in strategic sectors to create jobs and wealth for the people of East Africa. He noted Agri-business; Industries; ICT and Service as critical sectors, which can change the lives of East Africans.
President Museveni commended the intention of the Secretary General to work closer with other EAC Organs and Institutions in order to achieve the objectives of the Community.
H.E Museveni pledged his support and that of the Summit to the Secretary General as he begins his tour of duty for the next five years.
Dr. Mathuki was accompanied by among others, the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Ngoga, the Judge President of the East African Court of Justice, Justice Nestor Kayobera, the Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sectors, Hon. Christophe Bazivamo and Director General Customs and Trade, Mr. Kenneth Bagamuhunda.
Also present at the meeting was the Uganda's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of EAC Affairs, Mrs. Edith Mwanje and other government officials.
For more information, please contact:
Simon Peter Owaka
Senior Public Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department
EAC Secretariat
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 768 552087
Email: sowaka [at] eachq.org
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