Luanda – The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union Commission, Sarah Agbor, said Thursday that the activities and projects of the Angolan government were an opportunity to empower and integrate refugees, giving them dignity and self-esteem.
In Angola, refugees are involved in agricultural, livestock, fishing and honey production activities in Lunda Norte province, totalling 2,520 people.
According to the commissioner, the action of the Angolan government has made a significant and positive contribution to the wellbeing of citizens seeking refuge in Angola.
Sarah Agbor, who was speaking during a meeting with the Minister of Social Action, Family and Women Promotion, Faustina Inglês, expressed satisfaction with the information she received on the situation of refugees in Angola.
Sarah Agbor made it known that the Plan of the African Union for 20/63 agenda is to have an integrated Africa and Angola has been doing its part.
“The solidarity makes the refugees have dignity, respect and the right to life and the mission belongs to all of us”, she said.
Sarah Agbor took the opportunity to congratulate the Angolan State and said that they have to offer 150,000 American dollars to Angola to support the refugee integration programme.
The country gives shelter to about 16.173 refugees of several nationalities.
Source: Angola Press News Agency