The Executive Secretary of IGAD, Eng Mahboub Maalim has sent a congratulatory message to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the occasion of Uganda’s 49th Independence Anniversary.

“On behalf of IGAD Secretariat and on my behalf I wish to convey my congratulations to you and through you to the government and people of the Republic of Uganda,” he said.

“We are particularly grateful for your relentless efforts to bring peace to the people of Somalia. IGAD is committed to working with its Member States to ensure peace and tranquility reign in the region and Africa as a whole.”

The Executive Secretary expressed IGAD’s commitment to working with the Member States to ensure that lasting peace reigns in the region