By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:26 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024

Kampala – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen Odongo Jeje Abubakher, has officially received the credentials for Mrs. Nwanneakolam Vwede-Obahor, the newly appointed Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Uganda.

In a ceremony held this morning, Minister Odongo warmly welcomed Mrs. Vwede-Obahor and congratulated her on her appointment as the UNDP Resident Representative to Uganda. The exchange of credentials marks the formal beginning of Mrs. Vwede-Obahor’s tenure in Uganda and symbolizes the strengthening of ties between the country and the UNDP.

During the ceremony, Minister Odongo expressed confidence in Mrs. Vwede-Obahor’s abilities and her potential to make significant contributions to furthering the partnership between Uganda and the UNDP. He reiterated Uganda’s commitment to supporting the mission of the UNDP and ensuring a conducive environment for its work in the country.

Mrs. Vwede-Obahor, in turn, expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome and affirmed her dedication to advancing the goals and objectives of the UNDP in Uganda. She emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnership in addressing the development challenges facing the country and expressed her readiness to work closely with the government and other stakeholders to achieve sustainable development outcomes.

The appointment of Mrs. Nwanneakolam Vwede-Obahor as the UNDP Resident Representative to Uganda represents a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the UNDP. Her arrival signals a renewed commitment to cooperation and collaboration in addressing key development priorities and promoting inclusive and sustainable development in the country.

As Mrs. Vwede-Obahor assumes her new role, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government of Uganda pledge their full support and cooperation to facilitate her mission and ensure the success of her endeavors in Uganda. Together, they look forward to working closely with the UNDP to achieve shared objectives and deliver tangible benefits to the people of Uganda.

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