Raila’s tenure as AU Infrastructure envoy end
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Raila's tenure as African Union's High envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa has ended after five years, the African Union (AU) Commission has said
Raila’s tenure as African Union’s High envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa has ended after five years, the African Union (AU) Commission has said.
In a letter addressed to Raila by African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki shared by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, it was noted that the organization’s infrastructure duties were being taken up by the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD.
“The transformation of the NEPAD Agency to African Union Development Agency. NEPAD has now been completed, with a full mandate to implement the Continental agenda on infrastructure,” the chairperson noted “It is my distinct honour to write to you with respect to your mandate as AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa.
“Your role in this journey, excellency, has been invaluable. Allow me to express my profound gratitude for accepting to serve in this role during the transition period, which has now come to a happy conclusion,” Faki said.
“The African Union hopes to continue counting on your support for other possible assignments,” added the AU boss.
Mr. Odinga assumed the role of AU Infrastructure envoy in October 2018.
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As the African Union’s High Representative for Infrastructure Development, Odinga was tasked with mobilizing political support and development assistance from member states and regional economic communities.
Odinga also supported the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Agency (NEPAD) initiatives to encourage increased commitment from development partners.
NEPAD’s main objectives are to reduce poverty, put Africa on a sustainable development path, halt the marginalization of Africa and empower women.
In his capacity, the ex-PM also paid special attention to the missing links along the transnational highway corridors identified as the Trans-African Highways Network, with a view to facilitating their development and modernization.
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