President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked Members of Parliament to closely monitor the distribution of Emyooga funds at the constituency level, urging them to establish how many youths have actually benefited from the initiative.
Speaking to thousands of jubilant National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters at Lango College Grounds in the Lango Sub-region on Saturday, President Museveni revealed that the government is also preparing to roll out a new program to provide coffee seedlings and fruit trees to farmers.
“I’m going to use my land in Baralegi and other government land to plant seedlings which can be given to people for free,” he said.
The President emphasized the need to sustain peace, stability, and economic transformation as the country progresses. He thanked the people of Lango for their continued support of the NRM and its vision of prosperity.
“We must now focus on wealth creation, job opportunities, and improving household incomes,” he noted.
On corruption, President Museveni issued a stern warning, urging Ugandans to remain vigilant.
“Don’t be kind to corrupt people. Nobody should deduct any money from your PDM; there is enough space in Luzira,” he cautioned.
He further encouraged hard work among citizens, noting that financial empowerment is key to development. The President also expressed gratitude to God and the people of Uganda for unity and trust in his leadership.
“Now that elections are over, leaders must ensure that all households that have not benefited from PDM are reached in the next five years. Be specific—parish by parish—on how many homesteads have received support,” he added.
He concluded by thanking the people of Lango for their overwhelming support.
“Thank you very much for the massive votes you gave me. May God bless you,” he said.
Lira City Woman MP and Minister for Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, welcomed the President and praised his role in advancing national transformation.
She highlighted key achievements over the past four decades, including the Parish Development Model and Emyooga, and commended the people of Lango for giving President Museveni 80.4% of the vote.
Dr. Aceng also noted significant improvements in service delivery in the sub-region.
“I’m very happy to note that heart surgeries, brain surgeries, and dialysis are now done at Lira Hospital,” she said.
Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua also applauded the people of Lango for their support of the NRM.
“We are here to thank God and the people of Lango for the triumphant victory in the elections,” he said.
Meanwhile, Joseph Ocwet, Director General of the External Security Organisation (ESO), praised the President’s commitment to infrastructure, education, and security in the region.
“You brought prosperity to Lango. There is a lot of development—the roads, education system, and healthcare have gone beyond our expectations. This is why Lango voted for you massively,” he noted.
Earlier, President Museveni laid a wreath in memory of the late Anthony Ocwet and his wife, Carolyn Akullu Ocwet.
