NEWS– The National Resistance Movement Secretary General Rt Hon Richard Todwong on Friday joined hundreds of NRM supporters and well-wishers in celebration of the Serere District’s belated 38th NRM Day victory anniversary.
The colourful function attracted many dignitaries including Ministers, Members of Parliament and Religious leaders among others was held at the District headquarters.
During the event, Hon Todwong highlighted the transformative journey of Uganda under the NRM’s leadership over the past 38 years and emphasized the significant strides made in various sectors, including healthcare, infrastructure, and governance.
Hon Todwong lauded the improved road networks, and decentralized governance among others, as tangible evidence of the NRM’s commitment to national development.
While addressing the issue of poverty, Hon Todwong emphasized the importance of collective efforts in combating household poverty, acknowledging the pivotal role played by local leaders in this endeavour and urged for active participation of citizens in utilizing government poverty alleviation programs to improve their standards of living and lift their families and communities from poverty.
Addressing the issue of poverty, Todwong emphasized the importance of collective efforts in combating household poverty, acknowledging the pivotal role played by local leaders in this endeavour. He urged for active participation of citizens in utilizing government poverty alleviation programs to improve their standards of living and lift their families and communities from poverty.
Hon Todwong emphasized the need for ideological training to empower leaders and strengthen the NRM’s foundation and reiterated the party’s commitment to ensuring President Museveni’s presence on the ballot paper in 2026, emphasizing the stability and progress achieved under his visionary leadership.
Earlier in the day, the Secretary-General commissioned an ambulance handed to the district by the Ministry of Health, a crucial addition to Serere’s healthcare infrastructure and underscored the government’s commitment to improving healthcare access in rural areas.
While speaking at the same event, the Serere District Woman Member of Parliament and State Minister of Fisheries, Hon Hellen Adoa echoed Hon Todwong’s sentiments on unity within the NRM and called for concerted efforts to address internal disunity, emphasizing that unity among leaders will make the party even stronger among the population and also called for reconciliation among leaders in the District.
The Member of Parliament for Serere County, Hon Emmanuel Omoding outlined plans for infrastructure development and environmental conservation initiatives, including free power connections and tree planting campaigns and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve agricultural practices and educational facilities in the District.
Serere District NRM District chairman, Micheal Olobo, emphasized the need for a shift from politicking to community development initiatives and stressed the importance of ideological empowerment to solidify the party’s support base and steer Serere towards sustainable progress.
