25 October 2009 – His Excellency Professor Gilbert Bukenya, Vice President of Uganda visited the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Accompanied by His Excellency George Abola, High Commissioner of Uganda in Ottawa, he sought to reach out to the Canadian Ismaili community — many of whom were born in Africa — with an invitation to invest in the future of Uganda.
Upon their arrival, they were received by Malik Talib, Vice-President of the Ismaili Council for Canada and Samira Alibhai, President of the Ismaili Council for British Columbia, as well as John Halani, Honorary Consul for Uganda in British Columbia. A number of businessmen and professionals had also gathered at the Ismaili Centre to hear Vice President Bukenya’s presentation.
Ismailimail 
Excellent article. It was truly a magnificent gesture of great warmth and reconciliation by Vice President Gilbert Bukenya to present at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby.
LikeLike