The Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports, in partnership with Roofings Uganda Limited, has launched the distribution of 50,000 fruit tree seedlings to police officers as part of efforts to improve their welfare, food security and livelihoods.
The programme was launched at the Police Duty Free Shop in Nsambya, where officers received mango, avocado and jackfruit seedlings.
The initiative is part of a wider programme introduced by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba to promote food security and sustainable livelihoods among police officers and their families.
Speaking during the launch, the Acting Director of Welfare, Production and Sports, SCP Timothy Halango, urged officers to actively participate in welfare and production initiatives to improve their livelihoods.
SCP Halango also stressed the need for accountability in the programme, saying follow-up activities would be conducted to monitor the progress of the seedlings and ensure they are properly utilised.
So far, 106 police officers at Nsambya Barracks have benefited from the initiative.
The Directorate plans to extend the programme to more police officers across the country as part of efforts to strengthen welfare and production among the force.
