By Alele Ronald Ongwech
Otuke, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni, on the third day of his Presidential Development Model (PDM) tour in Lango Sub-region, made a significant pledge to support local journalists. During a meeting with media representatives from across the region, he announced a donation of 100 million shillings to support the Lango Journalists SACCO. Additionally, he pledged to provide a bus to ease the journalists’ transportation challenges, enabling them to carry out their work more effectively.
The President encouraged the journalists to utilize their platforms to promote wealth creation and amplify the government’s efforts to combat poverty. He also visited the Lango Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub, where he expressed satisfaction with the positive response from parents and the community towards the free skills training initiative.
Museveni revealed plans to expand the curriculum to include motor mechanics, plumbing, and electrical installation, ensuring a wider base of skills for the youth in the region. He also officially opened the Presidential Skilling Hub at Lira University and commended the region for its progress, particularly in electricity provision.
The President emphasized the importance of continued infrastructure development, even as the government remains focused on wealth creation and securing peace in the region. He praised the role of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) in disarming the Karamojong, leading to peace and stability in Lango, Acholi, and Teso sub-regions, which he emphasized is a foundation for continued economic and social development.