NEWS – Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Co-operatives, Honorable David Bahati has emphasized the significance of celebrating the milestone of Liberation, marking substantial progress in maternal and child health, expansion of access to quality education among other achievements.
Minister Bahati, also the Ndorwa West County MP, highlighted the positive impact of 38 years of Liberation, acknowledging achievements such as the localization of production through industrialization and enhancements in the balance of trade.

Via his Twitter handle, he expressed these sentiments as the nation observes the 38th anniversary of Liberation led by the National Resistance Army/Movement under the leadership of H.E President Kaguta Museveni.
Minister Bahati noted, “It’s also a celebration of the improved infrastructure across the country.”

He expressed gratitude to those who made sacrifices, some even paying the ultimate price, for the peace, security, and stability that Ugandans currently enjoy the foundation for social-economic transformation.
Bahati emphasized the duty of Ugandans to safeguard, defend, and protect the gains of liberation, urging the consolidation of these achievements for present and future generations.

The annual celebrations, hosted at St John Secondary School, Wakitaka in Jinja Northern City Division, mark 38 years since the National Resistance Army/Movement, led by Mr. Museveni, overthrew President Tito Okello Lutwa.

This event holds significance as it signifies not only the liberation but also showcases the advancements and changes that have taken place over nearly four decades.