The Managing Director of Shelter Afrique, Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann and Regional Representative, Ms. Elizabeth Ogonegbu visited the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Dr. Mamadou Tangara at his office in Banjul.
Director Hann gave a summary of the work of his institution and their achievements across the continent. Shelter Afrique is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and it was founded by the African Union Heads of State and Government. The Gambia was a founding member of Shelter Afrique in 1982. Its main aim is to provide affordable housing for all Africans. Therefore, Director Hann deemed it fitting to brief the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding his visit to The Gambia after meeting his counterparts at the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs.
Dr. Tangara reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the initiatives of Shelter Afrique and said they were important to low-income earners, civil servants and the youth. He encouraged the representatives of Shelter Afrique to continue to engage the relevant institutions of the Government of The Gambia to create a greater understanding of its work and enable The Gambia to successfully harness the benefit of her membership in Shelter Afrique.