Ugandan Lawmakers Seek Nigeria’s Expertise on Sustainable Borrowing, Public Funds
* NILDS DG urges scrutiny of loans, debt, guarantees * As Uganda targets 6.5–7% growth in 2026 …Lawmakers say Africa must learn from its own successes, mistakes rather than rely
Members of Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on National Economy have journeyed to Nigeria to bolster their capacity in scrutinising government borrowing, loan guarantees, and public expenditure. The delegation, comprising lawmakers, is participating in a five-day training and induction workshop organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in Abuja.
The Ugandan lawmakers chose Nigeria as the destination for their parliamentary learning due to its growing democratic experience, with the team leader, Hon. Avur Jane Pacuto, emphasising that African countries should increasingly draw lessons from one another instead of relying solely on experiences from Europe. The delegation is particularly interested in learning how governments can manage borrowing responsibly and ensure that borrowed resources are deployed for the benefit of citizens, as Uganda’s Committee on National Economy is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and scrutinising government borrowing, grants, and guarantees.
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