Mitooma, Uganda – Youth in Mitooma were urged to proactively shape their futures and effectively utilize opportunities to achieve success at the launch of Mitooma Young Generation Events Limited.
Minister of State for Youth in the Office of the Vice President of Uganda, Hon. Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, the chief guest at the launch ceremony held at Mitooma district grounds, emphasized the importance of valuing all work and opportunities. She highlighted that even small steps contribute to significant achievements.
Hon. Mutasingwa encouraged the youth to actively participate in government programs such as Youth Livelihood, Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model (PDM), designed to alleviate poverty and drive economic transformation.
She expressed gratitude to Hon. Juliet Bashiisha (Mitooma District Woman MP) and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa (Deputy Speaker of Parliament) for initiating the youth events project, contributing Shs 2 million towards purchasing plastic chairs for the project.
Hon. Juliet Bashiisha, the chief mobilizer for Mitooma Young Generation Events Limited, thanked the youth for their participation and stressed the importance of good management and accountability for the project’s sustainable growth.
She acknowledged the significant support of Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who contributed at least Shs 30 million at the project’s inception, and expressed her continued gratitude for his support to the people of Mitooma. Hon. Bashiisha also contributed Shs 2 million at the launch.
Several other leaders, though absent, also contributed to the project: Hon. Kahonda Dononzio (MP Ruhinda South) – Shs 2 million; Hon. Mwiine Mpaka – 1,000 chickens; Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire – Shs 2 million; Hon. Rugumayo Edson – Shs 1 million; and Hon. Margaret, who pledged three tailoring machines for youth in all Mitooma constituencies.
Mitooma Young Generation Events Limited aims to empower youth across Mitooma’s three constituencies. The project currently owns seven tents and over 500 plastic chairs.
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