MINISTER NABAKOOBA ELECTED CHAIR OF AU STC FOR 2 YEARS

Minister for Lands, Housing and urban Development Judith Nabakooba has been elected the Chairperson Africa Union of Local Government, Urban Development and Decentralization She was elected during the 5th Ordinary Session of the African Union STC NO.8 in Tunis-Tunisia As Uganda takes over the chairmanship from Tunisia, Minister Nabakooba promises to build on the successes registered and work towards advancing local governance, promote sustainable urbanization and Human settlements for Africa. However, she calls on all member states to accord Uganda technical guidance and financial resources to deliver on their mandate. Judith Nabakooba pledges to embark on accelerating the ratification and implementation of the African Charters under AU STC No.8 and ensure that these translate into concrete action and progress. Nabakooba will hold the mantle for two years