Ugandans and well-wishers in the diaspora, will gather in Canada’s Capital Ottawa to commemorate the legacy and achievements of President Yoweri Museveni, also the ruling NRM party’s National Chairperson.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
The event will draw a diverse assembly of dignitaries, including religious leaders, and other senior government officials from Uganda and NRM Party, who will join in the jubilant festivities at Ottawa.
We have been reliably informed that the NRM supporters in the diaspora have requested that Her Excellency Joy Ruth Acheng, Uganda’s ambassador to Canada hosts the festivity at her residence in Ottawa.
Dickson Asiimwe, the NRM mobiliser in Diaspora says the party’s 38 years in leadership have been marked with fundamental positive changes and are therefore worthy of celebration, emphasizing that the party took over the government in 1986 when Uganda was in a state of crisis.
NRM supporters in the diaspora say that through the implementation of effective policies, the party successfully stabilized the economy and improved various aspects of the country.
‘’This is why we have always encouraged Ugandans in the diaspora to invest at home, use their numerous contacts abroad to attract and encourage more investors in Uganda, because of the country’s stability. The NRM regime has ushered Uganda’s transformation in all sectors and therefore celebrating these achievements is well-timed’’, added Asiimwe.
Ugandans in the diaspora, just like those in the country, assert that they celebrate all the conditions for a favorable investment climate like peace, security, and stability that are in place and have attracted Uganda’s transformation due to the ruling government’s commitment.
‘’With the availability of physical infrastructure like roads and power with ready markets not in Uganda but regionally advocated by Uganda’s President, the country has progressed and therefore celebrating NRM’s transformation is inevitable’’, added Asiimwe.
Other members say that the NRM Government prioritized economic infrastructure development to lower the cost of doing business in Uganda so that more jobs are created to tackle unemployment among the youth. They highlight why peace, security and stability are important ingredients in development which have spurred Uganda’s social economic transformation. She further noted that it was necessary to first deal with both internal and external threats of peace and tranquility and the lives and property of the people had to be secured first hailing Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) for protecting the country.
‘’ We requested to host the event at the residence of H.E Acheng because her office has eagerly been open to any Ugandan with a need to be addressed by the government and the bilateral relation between Uganda which has created more confidence among Ugandans in the diaspora in the government’s determination to address their issues and access services back home’’, said another mobiliser.
Ambassador Acheng who is dubbed as People’s ambassador in the diaspora has been instrumental in helping Ugandans access services timely and effectively and her office has always been readily open to any Ugandan with a need to be addressed. Acheng is also an experienced diplomat who has boosted the bilateral relation between Uganda and Canada which has created more confidence not only among Ugandans in the diaspora in the government’s determination to address their issues and access services back home, but also foreign investors who continue to flock to the country.
Ugandans in the diaspora and observers are grateful for the work ambassador Acheng is doing as a high commissioner and they consider her the best performing diplomat who reaches everybody more than any other person who has been in that office before.
Asiimwe underscored the significance of the occasion. He highlighted President Museveni’s achievements, including fostering peace and security in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region, and advancing youth and women’s empowerment.
The team has been promoting the ideology of NRM among the Ugandans in the diaspora and the 4 principles that include; Patriotism, Pan Africanism, Socio-economic transformation and Democracy.
They say NRM has been championing Peace and security, Infrastructure, Youths and Women empowerment, Healthcare, Water & Sanitation, and Growth & Development. Other achievements include International & Regional Cooperation, Education, Transport and building the Economy.
Last week, hundreds of NRM supporters in Uganda gathered at Kololo Independence Ground, all-encompassing the place in exciting yellow descriptions to honor the legacy and achievements of President Yoweri Museveni, also the party’s National Chairperson.
Amidst the oceanic yellow attire and waving flags decorated with the president’s image, supporters chanted and twirled, resounding praises for the Ugandan leader.
The event drew a diverse assembly of dignitaries, including cultural, religious leaders, and senior government officials, who joined in the jubilant festivities.
Guests were treated to a diverse range of entertainment, adding to the festive atmosphere throughout the celebration.
Despite heavy rainfall, President Museveni arrived just before 1 pm, with supporters resiliently enduring the weather while others sought shelter from the downpour.
The event culminated with a reaffirmation of unity and support for President Museveni’s vision as NRM supporters reaffirmed their commitment to his leadership.