Lira, Uganda | The Office of the President in Lira City has stepped up efforts to instill patriotism among young Ugandans through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, under the leadership of Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Lawrence Egole.
On Monday, 1 September, principals of 13 technical institutions in Lira City convened at the RCC’s office for a strategic engagement on patriotism.
The following day, directors of the same institutions met to consolidate plans for a ten-day patriotism training programme scheduled from 21st to 30th September 2025.
Both meetings were chaired by Assistant Resident City Commissioner Bonny Otucu, who commended the principals and directors for their dedication to nurturing a generation grounded in national values.
He noted that patriotism had been a core foundation of leadership since H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni assumed power in 1986, and that the government had institutionalised patriotism in 2009 to instil these values among youth, particularly in schools and training institutions.
The upcoming training in vocational and technical institutions follows successful sessions conducted in medical training institutions across Lira City, which have already produced over 10,000 young patriots.
Principals and directors expressed optimism about the initiative, indicating that it would complement technical skills by instilling discipline, responsibility, and a sense of national service among students.
Committees to oversee the training have already been established, and preparations are underway.
The programme is expected to inspire learners to translate their technical and vocational skills into service for Uganda’s development.
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