President Lourenço chairs local governance council in Uige

João Lourenço is presiding over the Local Governance Council (CGL) meeting taking place in the northern Uige Province, as part of a two-day working visit to that region.

During his arrival at Manuel Quarta Punza Airport, João Lourenço was welcomed by the provincial governor, José Carvalho da Rocha, members of the Executive, traditional and religious authorities and groups of citizens.

The meeting to be held in two sessions, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, is being attended by the governors of the country’s 18 provinces and the heads of ministerial departments.

Uige governor, José Carvalho da Rocha, is expected to present the balance sheet and prospects of social impact projects of the province to the Head of State.

Local Governance Council is the auxiliary body of the President in the formulation and monitoring of the implementation of governance policies of the State Administration at local level.

Created by Presidential Legislative Decree, the body meets every six months. It comprises the Ministers of State, Ministers, Provincial Governors, Presidential Aides, Secretary of the Cabinet Council, among other entities connected to local governance issues.

The President’s schedule includes a meeting with local authorities and a visit to the Agricultural Fair, which will showcase the region’s potential in this economic sector.

With over a million inhabitants, Uige province has 16 municipalities, namely Ambuila, Bembe, Buengas, Bungo, Damba, Alto Cauale, Maquela do Zombo, Milunga, Mucaba, Negage, Puri, Quimbele, Quitexe, Sanza Pombo, Songo and Uíge.

Agriculture and trade are the main sectors of activity in Uige, which was once considered the top coffee producer in Angola.

Uige’s climate is hot, which is why it is good for growing coffee, cassava, peanuts, sweet potatoes, beans, cocoa, sisal and others on a smaller scale.

The President’s last trip to Uige took place in October 2021, when he led a meeting of the Local Governance Council. DC/AL/JAR/ADR/Amp/jmc

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)