Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has expressed his satisfaction after landing a new job.
On May 17, leaders of Mombasa County, led by Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi, attended the 1st 21st Century Maritime Co-operation Committee in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China.
Kingi received the appointment certificate on behalf of Governor Joho, as a co-president of the committee that seeks to re-establish trade and investments routes of cities and local governments of Asia-Pacific, Southeast, South Asia and Africa through the Maritime Silk Road.On Friday, Joho said he was honoured for the job.
"I am honoured by the decision made by members of the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee on Trade and Investments routes of Cities and Local Governments to appoint me as Co-President for Asia-Pacific, Southeast, Southern Asia and Africa," he said.
The governor added: "This is not just an honour for me but also to the people of Mombasa and the country at large."
Joho indicated he would dedicate his efforts in ensuring prosperity in the areas of maritime and trade relations within economic blocs.
"The significance of H.E The Governor’s service as Co- President of this the prestigious Maritime Cooperation Committee is both weighty and momentous. I therefore stand before you respecting the magnitude of this occasion and carrying Governor Joho’s pledge and indeed as-surance to serve with dedication and humility," Kingi told the committee during the appointment.