In his remarks, Amb Tuneya Hussein Dado reiterated the importance of strengthening local governments and the key role played by UCLG Africa in uniting local governments across Africa. He expressed his happiness to host the first of the five UCLG Africa regional strategic meetings that will take place in the five regions of Africa (North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, and Southern Africa). Mr. Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi, UCLG Africa Secretary General in his remarks, reminded participants of the importance of UCLG Africa regional strategic meetings. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa). View multimedia content For further information, please contact:Gaëlle Yomi: Tel: + 212 610 56 71 45Email: GYomi@UCLGA.org SOURCEUnited Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)

Source: The North Africa Journal April 11, 2018 19:52 UTC