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Maj. Asiimwe urged local leaders and government officials to continue working together to create jobs, generate wealth, and improve household incomes.
GULU: Gulu City’s service delivery heavily relies on government funding, with 90% of its budget provided by the central government under President Museveni’s leadership and the remaining 10% generated from local revenue, according to Maj. Martha Asiimwe, Head of the RDC Secretariat/ACU.
Maj. Asiimwe made this revelation during a monitoring meeting with Gulu City leaders on Monday. The meeting aimed to assess the implementation of government projects and enhance collaboration for improved service delivery. She underscored the importance of accountability, proper resource utilization, and alignment with national development goals.
She emphasized that these funds are crucial for delivering essential services and improving livelihoods, noting that their impact depends on effective management at the district level. While commending the city leadership for their dedication to public service, she stressed the need to prioritize accountability and resource management to ensure the success of government programs.
Maj. Asiimwe highlighted that the 2021-2026 term has been designated as a period of socio-economic transformation, focusing on improving Ugandans’ livelihoods through various government initiatives. She cited programs such as NAADS, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Emyooga, the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), the Parish Development Model (PDM), Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE), and the SEGO Initiative. These programs are designed to create jobs, boost household incomes, and empower communities.
The meeting served as a platform to evaluate the progress of these initiatives in Gulu City. Maj. Asiimwe also addressed the critical need to combat corruption and inefficiencies that hinder government projects. She called for strict accountability measures to ensure that contractors complete projects on time and meet the required standards.
Additionally, she raised concerns over the theft of medicines supplied by the National Medical Stores to health centers, insisting that any attempts to divert these essential supplies for personal gain must be condemned. She reaffirmed that the government would not tolerate such misconduct and that those responsible would face consequences.
Maj. Asiimwe urged local leaders and government officials to continue working together to create jobs, generate wealth, and improve household incomes. She emphasized that effective service delivery requires integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Expressing confidence in Uganda’s development potential, she stressed that with efficient resource use and a united effort against corruption, the country could achieve sustainable growth and a prosperous future for all citizens.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Ugandan benefits from its programs and called on both leaders and citizens to uphold accountability and embrace national development strategies for a better Uganda.
