Abuja statement on economic recovery and long-term development in Africa: draft

Abstract

The Conference was particularly honoured that H.E. Major General Ibrahim Babangida, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and H.E. M. Colonel Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the People's Republic of Congo and current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity, personally addressed the Conference. The Conference was greatly encouraged by the message of the Secretary-General, of the United Nations H.E. Javier Perez-de Cuellar. The Conference welcomed the Statement delivered by H.E. Madame Monique Landry, Minister of External Relations of Canada, reflecting Canada's interest in and support for Africa's recovery and development.