Museveni congratulates Padhola Cultural Institution on 25th anniversary

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TORORO - President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated the Padhola cultural institution under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor for marking 25 years of successful existence.

“Today we celebrate the life and Grace God has granted the Kwar Adhola to fulfil his leadership mission for the development of the region he oversees and the people he leads,” Museveni said in a speech delivered by the vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, at Achilet Primary School, in Tororo district. 

The president thanked God for His provision and wisdom that has kept His Royal Highness going until now. (Credit: VVPU)

He noted that the celebration of the silver jubilee is a highlight of the existence of the Padhola cultural institution since its inception by the NRM leadership and a celebration of all the hard work and victories attained and achieved over the years.

 “We appreciate the dedication, focus and commitment of all the people who have participated in all ways to see that the Kingdom becomes stronger and stronger and believe that many victories will be attained as you continue to work in Unity with focus on bringing about change and development of your communities,” the president said. 

The president called upon all stakeholders in cultural institutions and key players especially leaders in our communities to be preachers of the NRM gospel of hard work and attaining self-reliance in our homes and as a country. (Credit: VPPU)

The president thanked God for His provision and wisdom that has kept His Royal Highness going until now. 

“We celebrate all the work that has been done and the participation of the Adhola fraternity to see that there is progress in the Kingdom and the good working relationship between the leadership and government,” he said.

The president told the gathering that when the government restored cultural institutions, it provided an opening for the cultural institutions to fully participate in the development of their people. 

The president congratulated His Royal Highness Akwar Adhola Moses Stephen Awor upon celebration of this silver Jubilee and prayed to the Almighty God to grant him good health and Wisdom to enable you perform your duties. (Credit: VPPU)

He said the NRM recognizes the role played by cultural institutions and will always provide support to them as long as the resources allow. 

The president further said that as government they have been advocating for poverty eradication amongst the people towards self-reliance and sustainability through different government programs like Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Emyooga, and Parish Development Model (PDM) all working towards changing the lives of Ugandans by banishing poverty out of our households. 

“We can no longer entertain the system of just a few Ugandans participating in the money economy. All Ugandans must be in position to earn some money either on a daily basis, monthly or even annually if we are to overcome deprivation and poverty in our households. Have food but also earn some money to cater for other needs,” he said.

Museveni also congratulated the Japadhola people upon celebrating this day and wished them happy celebrations. (Credit: VPPU)

The president called upon all stakeholders in cultural institutions and key players especially leaders in our communities to be preachers of the NRM gospel of hard work and attaining self-reliance in our homes and as a country. 

“Let us raise a generation of integrity in order to banish corruption and support peaceful living. I urge the cultural leaders to preserve our culture of hard work and decency which will propel the Nation and Africa to the next level rather than embracing cultures of shame and prejudice from the Western world,” he said.

He applauded cultural institutions for always supporting the NRM and encouraged them to participate in the NRM skilling programs of the youth organized by both leaders and the government. 

Dr. Tanga Odoi the chairperson electoral commission for National Resistance Movement [NRM] party and Vice President Alupo.

The president once again congratulated His Royal Highness Akwar Adhola Moses Stephen Awor upon celebration of this silver Jubilee and prayed to the Almighty God to grant him good health and Wisdom to enable you perform your duties. 

He also congratulated the Japadhola people upon celebrating this day and wished them happy celebrations.