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The first ever African Local Government Economic Development summit is targeting to meeting the needs of the public service and governance as well as strengthening grassroots leadership.
Organisers of the summit scheduled to hold in June 26-28 in South Africa said the three-day event would see local government councils across gather to network and strategize on development of councils in Africa.
The local council in Africa is a form of public administration at the lowest tier of administration with a state or region, acting within powers delegated to them by legislation or directives of the higher level of government.
According to Visioner of the summit, Chris Sanni, the summit aims at meeting needs of the public service and governance as well as strengthening grassroots leadership.
“We need to foster human capacity development at the grassroots,” Sanni said.
“If Africans are to make Africa rise again, the impact of the local government is of utmost importance as regional economic development partnerships will work to attract and retain opportunities for economy fortification and improved quality of life,” the Visioner added.
Meanwhile, organisers have said that subsequent summits will hold in different African countries to forge unity and brotherliness among the participants.
South Africa’s Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Zweli Mkhize will deliver the opening address while President of the United Cities and Local Governments and Chairperson of South African Local Governments Association, Parks Tau, will give the keynote address. Among other speakers also include Nigeria’s Aminu Takuma, Deputy Director of Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, and a Top Risk Consultant in the UK, Ayodele Kayode.
All local government executives are eligible for the Gauteng summit.
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