Summary:
- The patriots, drawn from Senior One and Senior Five, underwent a one-week training session at the school grounds
RUKUNGIRI: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Nsubuga Bewayo, has passed out of 185 patriots at Nyabiteete Senior Secondary School in Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District.
The patriots, drawn from Senior One and Senior Five, underwent a one-week training session at the school grounds.
In his address as the chief guest, RDC Bewayo noted that Uganda’s population has reached approximately 45 million, but job opportunities are scarce. He urged the newly passed-out patriots to focus on becoming job creators instead of job seekers, emphasizing that while many opportunities exist, laziness would make everything difficult to achieve.
He also encouraged the patriots to appreciate the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for ensuring peace and stability in the country, which has created a conducive environment for work and development.
Cue in Nsubuga…..on hard work….Eng//
Kagisha Kellen, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Rukungiri, in charge of patriotism, encouraged the patriots to be exemplary members of society, teaching others to love their country. She emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline, respecting authority, and being ready to serve whenever called upon. Additionally, she reminded them to appreciate Uganda’s favorable environment and climate, urging them to protect it.
Cue in Kellen……on the environment. ….Eng//
Atwijukye Asaph, the patron of the Patriotism Club and deputy head teacher at Nyabiteete Senior Secondary School, highlighted that while many other schools have club uniforms, their school lacks one. He expressed gratitude for the patriotism club’s presence and thanked the head teacher for supporting the initiative.
Cue in Asaph…..on the Patriotism programme…. Eng//
