Mobile Welcomes African Delegation Learning About Transparent Government

Feb 24th, 2010

A group of representatives from several African nations hosted by the International Services Council of Alabama paid a visit to City Hall today. The purpose for their visit was to study Principles of Transparency in U.S. Government.

After meeting with Chief of Staff Al Stokes and Council Vice-President Fred Richardson, the delegation joined the City of Mobile’s executive staff at a CitiSmart briefing. They learned about how the city utilizes CitiSmart to ensure accountability and effective efficiency in our municipal government.

The delegation included:

Botswana
Mr. Jefferson Siamisang
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Corporate Services
Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology

Ghana
Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror
Principal Assistant Clerk, Office of Parliament, Parliament House

Mr. Thomas Mbun
Chief Accountant and Head of Public Accounts Section, Controller and Accountant General's Department

Kenya
Mr. David Karira Gatuthu
3rd Secretary Desk Officer for United States of America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Liberia
Mrs. Alice Efua Quartey-Williams
Budget Examiner, Department of Budget

Malawi
Mr. Jimmy Foster Gama
Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, Malawi National Police Headquarters

Nigeria
Mrs. Titilayo Omotayo Alade
Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Political Reporter, Africa Independent Television (AIT)

Seychelles
Mr. Jean-Paul Adam
Secretary of State

South Africa
Ms. Davina Moonsammy
Specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation, Gauteng Shared Services Centre

Sudan
Mr. Gabriel Isaac Awow Aban
Legal Advisor to the Government of Southern Sudan

Swaziland
Mr. Mkhululi Sibusiso Dlamini
Hon. Legislator, Parliament of Swaziland

Zimbabwe
Mr. Ivene Dzingirayi
Member of Parliament: House of Assembly
Chivi South District (ZANU-PF)

Mr. Freedom Batanayi Mazwi
Personal Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Parliament
National MDC Chairman