Otuke, Uganda | Education stakeholders in Otuke District have concluded a two-week Education Baraza with a strong appeal to teachers and parents to double their efforts in restoring the learning time lost during the recent teachers’ industrial action.
The final session, held at Olilim Church of Uganda in Olilim Town Council, drew participants from across the education spectrum – headteachers, parents, School Management Committee members, PTA leaders, local leaders, and politicians.
Francis Otyama, LCIII Chairperson of Olilim Sub-County and aspiring LCV Chairperson for Otuke, expressed concern over the low value many parents place on education.
He urged them to take an active role in their children’s academic progress, noting that community transformation begins with education.
CLO George Alado cautioned Local Council leaders against mediating defilement cases, insisting such matters must be handled by the relevant authorities to ensure justice and child safety.
Franchise Ocen, Chairperson of the Church of Uganda CCT Otuke, encouraged teachers to teach with dedication, saying effective classroom performance directly contributes to career growth and the district’s overall success.
Representing the Chief Administrative Officer, Denis Kiptum emphasized teamwork and mutual respect among teachers, parents, and school administrators to achieve meaningful progress in the education sector.
Otuke LCV Chairperson Francis Abola called on teachers to recover lost instructional time, stressing that education remains the most powerful tool for development.
He urged parents to invest in their children’s future, describing education as the pride of every progressive family.
Assistant RDC Isaac Opio Opeo challenged headteachers to aim for excellence in performance and ensure transparent use of UPE funds.
He also encouraged all stakeholders to support community programs in education, health, and local development.
The two-week Education Baraza, held across all 14 sub-counties in Otuke District, was designed to strengthen community participation in education, address barriers to learning, and promote accountability in schools.