Mr. Kalenga Ngoyi, Director Legal DRC presenting the signed Charter for establishing the RMDB to MOWCA SG Dr. Paul Adalikwu |
The SG expressed appreciation to the DRC government for it’s commitment to the success of MOWCA and commended what he described as positive zeal in the promotion of blue economy
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed the charter supporting the establishment of Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) being promoted by the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and indicated interest to acquire shares in the budding financial institution.
Dr. Paul Adalikwu, (MOWCA) Secretary General, who confirmed
the development said the recent endorsement by the Central African country,
brings the number of member states endorsements to 9.
Adalikwu added that the charter requires a minimum of eight
member states endorsements and the recent development raises hope of more
countries signing up to support the institution.
The current Chairman of MOWCA’s Council of Ministers and
Transport Minister of Ghana, Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has also assured of his
country’s readiness to sign the charter and take its position in the financial
institution.
Dr. Adalikwu reassured that plans are on course for the
establishment and launching of the financial institution in Abuja, the Nigerian
capital soon.
He added that the Nigerian Government through it’s Federal
Ministry of Transportation is working on securing the corporate office for
commencement of it’s activities.
The SG expressed appreciation to the DRC government for it’s
commitment to the success of MOWCA and commended what he described as positive
zeal in the promotion of blue economy.
DRC’s Minister of Transport, Ways and Communication,
Cherubin Okende-Senga, who signed on behalf of his country has further expanded
countries support for the budding financial institution aimed at promoting
maritime trade and investments in the sub region.
The signed Charter was presented to the MOWCA SG in Abidjan
by the Director of Legal Services in the Transport Ministry of DRC Mr. Andre
Kalenga Ngoyi.
While presenting the document Mr. Ngoyi assured of DRCs
preparedness and readiness to take up its place and buy the shares subscription
allotted to his country.
The position of President/CEO of the bank has been alloted
to Nigeria while Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire are to provide one Vice President
each.
The institution is aimed at providing single digit interest
loans and facilities to member states key players to acquire and improve their
maritime assets and infrastructure.
Countries that have signed so far are Nigeria,Togo, Côté d’
Ivoire,Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo (Brazzaville), Central
Africa Republic (CAR) and Democratic Republic of Congo DRC.
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