Atleast 50 veterans who supported Nrm during war are to be honoured with medals for their contribution during this year’s 36th National Heroes Day celebrations in Lyatonde District, The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has revealed.
Uganda’s National Heroes’ Day, is a public holiday celebrated on june 9th to honor those who made sacrifices for the country, particularly during the Ugandan Bush War. The day remembers individuals who fought on both sides of the conflict, recognizing their contributions to the nation.
According to the minister informed this year’s Heroes’ Day celebrations will be marked under the theme: “The Legacy and ideals of our heroes: a memorable Inspiration”.
Babalanda said that Lyantonde was selected simply because it played a pivotal role in the 1981-1986 liberation struggle.
“Lyantonde was not only used as a transit route corridor for recruits, but also was a corridor where most young men and women bravely joined the bush war liberation struggle,” she said
She revealed that Lyantonde people have supported the NRM government 100 percent in all the previous general elections.
“Every election cycle, Lyantonde returns NRM with over 98%” because the appreciate NRM poverty development programmes like Emyooga,Parish Development Model and other poverty programmes implemented by government.
The minister clarified that Heroes Day serves as a significant observance, allowing national citizens to reflect on the sacrifices urging the public to attend the National Day Celebrations in Lyantonde.