Summary:
- Opira appealed to sub-county leaders to assist beneficiaries in preparing business plans and completing appraisal forms following the successful registration of their enterprises.
KITGUM: The sub-county chief and the Community Development Officer (CDO) in Kitgum District have been tasked with the immediate mobilization of beneficiaries and enterprises under the Parish Development Model (PDM).
This directive was issued by the Kitgum District Commercial Officer, Mr. Alex Opira, during an engagement meeting held at the district council hall.
The meeting was attended by the sub-county chiefs, parish chiefs, PDM chairpersons, and CDOs.
Mr. Opira emphasized that the mobilization of new beneficiaries and enterprises must be completed by February 7, 2025.
He further directed that the list of beneficiaries should be publicly displayed at the parish headquarters to ensure easy identification and transparency.
He also addressed allegations of some sub-county chiefs and CDOs extorting money from beneficiaries during the registration process.
He strongly cautioned against such practices, urging leaders to uphold integrity in their duties.
Additionally, Mr. Opira appealed to sub-county leaders to assist beneficiaries in preparing business plans and completing appraisal forms following the successful registration of their enterprises.
He further advised beneficiaries to avoid changing their registered enterprises once they are entered into the system, stressing the importance of consistency in achieving the program’s objectives.
