President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to continue investmenting into infrastructure, education and wealth creation programs in the Northern Lamwo District,in abid to lift households from poverty and consolidate peace in the region.
“You people of Lamwo are witnesses to what peace means.This is the first time in 500 years that Uganda has enjoyed peace and Lamwo now has 74 government primary schools and seven secondary schools, a sign of “remarkable progress for a border district.” Museveni said
He urged residents to actively participate in government wealth-creation programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and Entandikwa to transform their livelihoods.
“Use the chance of PDM to get out of poverty,” he said. “Each parish will continue to receive 100 million shillings every year.”Museveni stated.
Museveni defended his government’s gradual approach to development, emphasizing the prioritization of infrastructure like roads and electricity as a prerequisite for broader economic gains.
“We, the bush fighters, believe in prioritization — step by step,” he said. “Some people want salary increases before roads and electricity are done, but we cannot scatter our resources.”he stressed.
During the rally, local NRM officials commended the president’s leadership and presented a list of requests, including upgrading a local health center to a hospital, establishing a skilling hub, and granting neighboring Palabek district status.
Museveni promised to follow up on the requests and called for continued support for the NRM to achieve what he called “full socio-economic transformation.”
“You have seen what we have done,” he concluded. “Let us continue working together — Lamwo will never be the same again.”