ADDIS ABABAB( Halbeeg News)- African Union commission has appointed the former prime minister of Kenyan and current NASA leader, Raila Odinga as an envoy.
The chairperson of African Union Moussa Mahmat Faki has appointed Raila Odinga as High representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
“This decision is part of the African Union’s drive to expedite the integration of the continent through infrastructure, in order to promote economic growth and sustainable development,” said the chairperson.
According to the statement released by the chairperson, the new High representative is expected to maintain and strengthen the departments of the commission.
The new envoy is also mandated to gather together member states on political and economic and facilitate greater ownership by all the stakeholders in the continent.
“He will also support the Commission and NEPAD initiatives to encourage increased commitment from development partners,” Said Mahamat.
Raila is expected to pay particular attention to the missing links along the transnational highway corridors identified as part of the Trans-African Highways Network, with a view to facilitating their development and modernization.
“Raila brings with him a rich political experience and strong commitment to the ideals of Pan-Africanism and African integration, as well as a deep knowledge of infrastructure development,” Mahamat said.
Raila has stated that he has accepted his appointment by African Union Commision. Raila has served in a number of critical positions in a career spanning more than forty years.
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