RUBIRIZI — The Minister for Northern Uganda, Hon. Beatrice Akello, has donated Shs 10 million to Lions Club of Rubirizi to support its community service activities.
The donation was made yesterday during the installation ceremony of the new leadership held at the club headquarters in Kizurugo Cell, Magambo Sub-county, Rubirizi District. The event was aimed at strengthening efforts to improve livelihoods in the community.
Hon. Akello commended the Lions Club of Rubirizi for supporting government efforts to help residents get out of poverty and hunger through community donations.
She urged the new leadership to serve with integrity, commitment, love and respect. She asked them to bridge the gap between government and the community by promoting government programs that support schools and health centers.
According to Lion Tumusiime Vincent Bamugaya, the incoming President of Lions Club of Rubirizi, the club will focus on helping vulnerable people in the community. He pledged to lobby for a medical camp and support infrastructure development.
Mr. Bamugaya said that during his term, he will organize a medical camp together with Rubirizi Local Government and the Ministry of Health to treat residents suffering from different diseases.
He also pledged to work with the Ministry of Works and Transport to install zebra crossings aimed at improving road safety and reducing accidents. Other plans include constructing bus stop shades for commuters in the district, and working with Rubirizi Town Council to improve garbage collection, sanitation, and drainage in Ndekye and Nyakasharu towns.
Meanwhile, Mr. Johnbosco Ntagare of Lions International Uganda, who was the Chief Guest, thanked the Bamugaya Vincent family for their commitment, love and vision to establish a Lions Club in Rubirizi District. He said the club has already boosted the community by serving vulnerable people.
He noted that Lions Clubs International targets humble families and reaffirmed its commitment to continue working with government and communities to improve education, health, road safety, and the environment.
_Story by: Tugume Muzafaru_
