GOMBA- The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Government for liberalizing the education sector to allow private individuals to run schools.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa said the policy has helped to relieve government schools of the huge numbers of students and pupils hence improving the education standards.
Rt Hon Tayebwa remarks were contained in a speech that was delivered by the NRM Deputy Secretary General, Hon Namayanja Rose Nsereko in Maddu Town Council, Gomba District that Maddu Light SDA Primary School marked 30 years of service since inception.
He said that the private individuals and cultural and religious institutions have greatly contributed to the development of the country through projects like schools, hospitals, recreation and hospitality facilities among others and these projects also provide jobs and wealth to Ugandans and we are so grateful.
He donated Ugx 10 million as a contribution to the construction of the school’s three-stored building to house classrooms and library.
On her behalf, the Hon Namayanja praised the NRM government for creating a favourable environment for private schools to thrive.
“We are thankful to the NRM government for giving room for private schools to be established and for playing a pivotal role in nurturing and educating our children, who go on to become doctors, lawyers, and teachers, all contributing to the national development of our country,” She remarked.
Hon Namayanja also commended the community collaboration and the SDA church, which has ensured the school’s sustained success and thanked the community leaders for working hand in hand with the SDA Church to ensure that the school remains operational and continues to be one of the good schools in Gomba District and therefore there is need to keep supporting it.
Hon Namayanja further praised the dedication of the school administrators and teachers for their role in shaping the children into responsible citizens.
“The teachers here have done an exceptional job of nurturing and educating these children, ensuring they grow to be purposeful community members.” He said.
Hon Namayanja emphasized the importance of education, urging them to prioritize keeping their children in school and pledged 100 bags of cement towards the school’s construction project.
“There is nothing more valuable a parent can give to their children than education. The main contribution is not what you leave behind for them, but the knowledge and exposure you provide. When you educate your children, you are building your household, the community, and the entire country. Education is vital, and parents must not neglect this responsibility.” She emphasized.
Gomba District Woman Member of Parliament Hon Slyvia Nayebare thanked the NRM government for supporting parents through initiatives like the Parish Development Model and other wealth creation programs that help sustain children’s education while, Member of Parliament for Gomba West, Hon Robinah Rwakoojo expressed her gratitude to the alumni and the community for their ongoing support of the school.
The Headteacher of Maddu Light SDA Primary School, Kiyengo Timothy thanked the church, parents, the Old Students’ Association, and well-wishers for their generous contributions. He assured them of the school’s continued commitment to providing quality education.
