Gulu, Uganda | The Government of Uganda, in partnership with East African Holding Ltd, is set to establish one of Northern Uganda’s largest Integrated Industrial Development Initiatives, with Amolatar youth earmarked to play a leading role in the workforce.
The $250 million project will occupy a 20,000-hectare nucleus estate and include an out-growers’ scheme, a bagasse-based cogeneration plant to generate electricity and steam, and a distillery unit for anhydrous ethanol production for fuel blending.
Rtd. Col. Dr. Francis Ongia, a parliamentary aspirant for Kioga County in the 2026–2031 elections as an independent candidate and Vice Chairman of the NRM Veterans League Northern Uganda, highlighted that the initiative is a major opportunity for young people in the Lango sub-region to gain employment and build careers in industrial and agro-processing sectors.
He emphasized that the focus is not just on creating jobs, but also on equipping youth with skills and long-term career paths, noting that Amolatar and other Lango districts will be prioritized for recruitment.
The project is expected to generate between 4,000 and 9,200 jobs over time.
A review meeting held in Gulu on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, brought together officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Works, and Energy.
Government officials urged these ministries to expedite road construction, electricity supply, and land acquisition to ensure timely implementation.
Officials say the initiative will not only transform the economy of Northern Uganda but also empower local communities by providing sustainable employment and supporting agro-industrial growth.
