By Namutebi Sumayiya
The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho alias Gen. Salim Saleh on Friday August 2, 2024, hosted the Transitional President of Gabon, H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Gulu District.
During the meeting, the two leaders underscored the commitment of Uganda and Gabon to fostering socio-economic development and collaboration, setting the stage for a prosperous future built on mutual cooperation and shared goals.
President Nguema who was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema, expressed his country’s desire to end dependence on food imports and benefit from Uganda’s agricultural development program.
“I wanted to come here and personally visit H.E Museveni within the framework of this visit of work. I am also happy to be here in Gulu, the hometown of Gen. Saleh, who had this great ideology of agriculture which was useful in changing the image of the country,” the President noted.
H.E Nguema emphasised Gabon’s interest in Uganda’s wealth creation initiatives and the importance of regional, continental, and international collaboration.
The Gabonese President also informed Gen. Salim Saleh that he discussed with President Museveni about the need to enhance bilateral cooperation where they agreed on several initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between Gabon and Uganda.
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