Otuke, Uganda | Orum Senior Secondary School has successfully elected a new Parents Teachers Association (PTA) executive committee, ending a two-year leadership vacuum that had left a gap in the school’s governance and development.
The election, held on Thursday, 25 September 2025, in the school hall, coincided with the institution’s Annual General Meeting.
None of the outgoing PTA leaders, whose term ended in 2023, attended the meeting.
The new PTA leadership comprised of Enyang Alex (Chairperson), Otim Robert (Vice Chairperson), Rev. Quirino Oyera (Treasurer), Ogwang Benson (Representative for Ogwete & Olilim Subcounties), Akello Molly (Representative for Otuke and Alebtong Districts), Obua Steven (Representative for Lira, Apac and Dokolo Districts), Okwir Alex (Representative for Acholi Subregion), and Odwar Bonny Odwar & Acola Sarah (Teacher’s Representative).
Thomas Ojok, Chairperson of Board of Governors who presided over the polls, said the exercise was peaceful and transparent, noting that all candidates went unopposed and no cases of irregularities were recorded.
Otuke District Education Officer Acheng Lucy urged the new executive to prioritize supporting school development projects, stressing that their cooperation would be key in achieving Orum SS’s long-term goals.
Representing the LCV Chairperson, Kamara George Oyang, who also serve as Secretary for Health and Education in Otuke District, called on the committee to embrace teamwork, remain committed to their roles, and put the interests of the school above personal gain.
Assistant RDC Jonathan Joe Kiria said the absence of a PTA committee had slowed down some development initiatives at the school.
He congratulated the new team, expressing confidence that their election would restore effective operations.
He also appealed to parents to keep their children in school, adding that President Yoweri Museveni’s government remained committed to strengthening education across the country.
Parents present at the meeting applauded the peaceful election and welcomed the new committee.
They pledged to work hand in hand with the executive to improve the welfare of both students and staff.
Orum Senior Secondary School currently has an enrollment of more than 600 students, with 548 already reported for third term.
The teaching staff totals 24, of whom 17 are on the government payroll, while seven are supported by the PTA.