Lira, Uganda | Newly elected NRM Youth League Chairperson for Lira City, Brian Yeko Ongora, popularly known as Awi-Awobe, has hit the ground running with a passionate call to service.
With the powerful slogan “Here to serve, not be served,” Ongora has launched several initiatives aimed at empowering youth and supporting vulnerable communities across the city.
Inspirationally,Ongora has rolled out a citywide football project aimed at keeping young people active and focused.
He is distributing footballs in every ward to help youth engage in productive activities, nurture their talents, and stay away from negative influences.
“…I want to keep the youths busy with football, not joblessly seated at trading centers…,” he said.
In a bid to promote environmental awareness and long-term self-sustainability, Ongora has also begun distributing pine and eucalyptus seedlings to youth executives in villages ten seedlings each.
On Wednesday, he sent his political assistant, Andrew Obete Obonyo, to deliver 350 seedlings to youth in Ongura Ward.
“…We’re just doing this to start the move, while they scale it up by themselves…,” Ongora noted.
Ongora’s vision extends beyond youth empowerment. He plans to support the sick, prisoners, babies’ homes, and other vulnerable groups providing monthly donations of sugar, soap, salt, and sanitary pads for girls.
“…Every month, I want to support the vulnerable, including the elderly and street kids…,” he emphasized.
In a time when political promises often remain just words, Ongora insists his actions are not driven by electoral ambitions.
“…I am not contesting in 2026. I’m doing this in good faith, not for votes…,” he affirmed.
His commitment has earned praise from across Lira City, with many hailing his hands-on leadership and genuine concern for the community.
Through sports, environmental action, and social support, Brian Yeko Ongora is reshaping what it means to lead in today’s Uganda one act of service at a time.