Museveni Meets Singer Akon, Pledges Maximume Support And Security If He Invests In Uganda
President has this afternoon hosted Mr. Aliaune Thiam (@Akon) and his wife.
The renowned celebrities came to Uganda in search of business opportunities in a number of sectors like energy, tourism, and infrastructure development.
Museveni warmly induced Akon and pledged to offer vast support.
“I am happy to engage in such a discussion that will uplift our people and Africa at large.”
During his visit, Akon met President Museveni to discuss different investment opportunities in various sectors of Energy, tourism, infrastructure development, among others, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Mama Janet Museveni and I told Akon and his wife that Uganda is the best tourism destination, known for its fantastic weather, considering that we are right on the Equator but with a high altitude. This is unique! There are only about two other places gifted that much,” the president said.