Kwara Governor Elected President of Forum of African Regions

Kwara Governor Elected President of Forum of African Regions

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AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Kwara State Governor, has been elected President of the Forum of African Regions. The election took place on Monday in Tangier, Morocco, on the sidelines of the UCLG World Congress, where AbdulRahman was also joined in leadership by four regional vice presidents representing Central, North, East, and Southern Africa.

AbdulRahman called for stronger cooperation to drive inclusive development across the continent. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among African nations and subnational governments in achieving sustainable growth. According to a statement issued by Deputy Chief Press Secretary Mashood Agboola, the new leadership is expected to advance decentralisation, regional cooperation, and socioeconomic development across African regions.

The mandate of the Forum of Governors Regions/States of Africa is to accelerate socioeconomic development, deepen decentralisation and devolution, and position subnational governments as key drivers of continental integration and sustainable development.

AbdulRahman will work alongside newly elected vice presidents: Central Africa – Ousmanou Oumarou (Association of Regions of Cameroon); North Africa – Mbarka Bouaida (Association of Regions of Morocco); East Africa – Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kisumu County, Kenya); and Southern Africa – Panyaza Lesufi (Gauteng Province, South Africa).

The Forum said it is poised for a renewed governance to amplify the voice of African regions and strengthen decentralised cooperation across the continent. It added that the new leadership will focus on strengthening ties among African regions and promoting policies that enhance sustainable development and economic integration across the continent.

Infrastructure and connectivity remain key tools for overcoming developmental challenges across the continent, AbdulRahman noted. He said Africa can achieve similar progress through cooperation and investment in connectivity.

Tangier and Cape Town should not merely be seen as distant points on a map, but as anchors of a connected African future, AbdulRahman said.

The election of AbdulRahman as President of the Forum of African Regions comes at a time when African countries are seeking ways to strengthen ties and promote economic integration.

AbdulRahman brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background in governance and regional cooperation. He has served as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum since 2019 and has been a strong advocate for decentralisation and regional cooperation in Africa.

With his election, AbdulRahman is expected to play a key role in promoting policies that enhance sustainable development and economic integration across the continent.

AbdulRahman's vision for the Forum of African Regions is built on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. He has promised to work with all stakeholders to advance the mandate of the Forum and promote the interests of African regions.

The Forum of African Regions will focus on strengthening ties among African regions and promoting policies that enhance sustainable development and economic integration across the continent. It will also work to advance decentralisation, regional cooperation, and socioeconomic development across African regions.

AbdulRahman has called for stronger cooperation among African nations and subnational governments to drive inclusive development across the continent. He has emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable growth.

The election of AbdulRahman as President of the Forum of African Regions comes at a time when African countries are seeking ways to strengthen ties and promote economic integration. His background in governance and regional cooperation makes him an ideal candidate for the role.

The Forum of African Regions has a mandate to accelerate socioeconomic development, deepen decentralisation and devolution, and position subnational governments as key drivers of continental integration and sustainable development. AbdulRahman has promised to work to advance this mandate and promote the interests of African regions.

AbdulRahman has called for stronger cooperation among African nations and subnational governments to drive inclusive development across the continent. He has emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable growth.

The election of AbdulRahman as President of the Forum of African Regions is a major development for Africa. As the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, AbdulRahman has been a strong advocate for decentralisation and regional cooperation in Africa.

AbdulRahman has promised to work with all stakeholders to advance the mandate of the Forum and promote the interests of African regions. He has also called for stronger cooperation among African nations and subnational governments to drive inclusive development across the continent.

The Forum of African Regions will focus on strengthening ties among African regions and promoting policies that enhance sustainable development and economic integration across the continent. It will also work to advance decentralisation, regional cooperation, and socioeconomic development across African regions.

AbdulRahman has called for stronger cooperation among African nations and subnational governments to drive inclusive development across the continent. He has emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable growth.

The election of AbdulRahman as President of the Forum of African Regions comes at a time when African countries are seeking ways to strengthen ties and promote economic integration.

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Africa has the capacity to do the same. By working together, investing in connectivity, and strengthening partnerships among our cities and regions, we can create sustainable linkages that support trade, innovation, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth, AbdulRahman said.