Summary:
- Samuel Okiror, the Sub-County Chief of Akoboi, urged the SACCO leaders to maintain unity among members to foster a productive community.
KATAKWI: The board members of Akoboi Sub County Savings and Credit Cooperative Society in Katakwi District have challenged the newly elected SACCO committee to lead with unity as a key factor in the cooperative’s success.
They emphasized that progress should not be hindered by political differences, affiliations, color, or gender.
Samuel Okiror, the Sub-County Chief of Akoboi, urged the SACCO leaders to maintain unity among members to foster a productive community.
He highlighted that this unity would enable the implementation of other initiatives to support needy locals.
Emmanuel Ekode, Stephen Imamut, and Gabriel Okure, among the newly elected SACCO leaders, called upon the Katakwi District to provide financial literacy education to all associations.
During the AGM held at Omodo Trading Centre, Charles Ongosa, the Chairperson of Akoboi SACCO, encouraged the elected board members to perform their duties diligently.
Ongosa also reminded Minister Ogwang of the pledge made by Walter Elakas during the Akoboi Census team’s after-party on May 26, 2024, at Patua Gardens, when the SACCO initiative was launched.
Ongosa mentioned that Elakas, speaking on behalf of Hon. Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Education and Sports, had promised support for the SACCO once it is fully registered with the necessary documentation.
Jorem Obukui, the LC3 Chairman of Akoboi, who expressed interest in joining the SACCO, pledged his support by offering to lobby for the SACCO’s initiatives. He encouraged the members to focus on hard work and respect to achieve the cooperative’s goals.
Akoboi SACCO was founded after the successful completion of census activities, with the aim of unifying and developing the sub-county. It has since emerged as one of the leading sub-counties and seeks to serve as a role model for others.
During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 23, 2024, a committee of 18 board members was elected. The new board includes Charles Ongosa as Chairperson, Barbrah Amongin as Treasurer, Emmanuel Olinga as Publicity Officer, and Samuel Oburatum as Secretary.
Other members of the committee are Samuel Okiror, Chairperson of the Vetting Committee; Emmanuel Ekode, Chairperson of the Audit Committee; Moses Abiong, Chairperson of the Loans Committee; and members Omal Annet, Okwi Samuel, Okure Gabriel, Amuron Naume, Okiror Joseph, and Jessica Opus.
