The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the current Chair of the APRM, Uganda, and the Continental Secretariat, and align institutional priorities with emerging continental governance challenges. Welcoming the Chairperson of the APR Committee of Focal Points, Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, CEO of the APRM Continental Secretariat, emphasised the importance of coordinated internal engagement and a unified strategic direction guiding all APRM workstreams. “APRM must position itself not only as a thought leader in governance, but as a practical driver of implementation and impact across the continent”, said the CEO. “Our work must translate into real change in the lives of African citizens,” she added.

 

Ambassador Rose-Quatre recalled the Secretariat’s efforts to strengthen implementation support at the country level, ensuring that governance recommendations are effectively translated into action and measurable outcomes.

In his statement, Hon. Lugoloobi underscored the purpose of his visit, to deepen working relations and pivot the APRM towards practical, results-driven engagement. He stressed need for governance to transcend assessment and reporting and facilitate tangible implementation that improves the lives of African citizens. He identified key priorities for his tenure, including economic transformation and job creation, strengthening intra-African trade and infrastructure development, reinforcing the nexus between governance, peace, and security, and promoting youth inclusion through addressing the expectations of the Generation Z.

 

The Focal Points’ Committee Chair further noted that governance processes must lead to measurable impact and accountability. He highlighted critical institutional challenges such as limited financing, operational inefficiencies, and fragmented programme implementation which continue to limit impact.