Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Tuesday morning re-echoed the need for a united Africa as a way of facilitating the flow of trade, capital, energy, and ideas.
The revealed that, ‘’At a time when Africa is re-positioning itself in the global arena, unity and cooperation is a crucial catalyst for strengthening Africa’s voice among the international community of nations.’’
Ms Among made the remarks while meeting the High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Uganda, Ismail Ayibami at her office at parliament.
She commended President for championing good relations with the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which has already yielding dividends, seen through the number of Nigerian Nationals operating successful businesses in Uganda, especially in the banking sector.
She reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to working concertedly with the National Assembly of Nigeria, and other Countries in the endeavour to uphold core commitments towards greater unity, cohesion and solidarity.
On his part, H.E Ismail Ayibami called for strengthening and deepening of relations between the Parliament of Uganda and the National Assembly of Nigeria.