Speaker Rebecca A. Kadaga yesterday flagged off 102 youths from Middle East Consultants LTD (MECL) to go and work as taxi drivers, general cleaners and security guards in Abu Dhabi.
The colourful ceremony that was attended by the parents of the youths took place at MECL head offices in Muyenga, Kampala yesterday.
In her speech, Kadaga commended MECL for the unrelenting effort of contributing to the nation’s development by finding employment for Ugandans.
“As parliament, we ensured that before our youths are taken for work abroad, all the set conditions are met. For example, how much salary they will be earning, what kind of jobs are they going to do, the leave offer, hours of work per day among others,” Kadaga said.
She added that, “I am glad to tell you that Middle East Consultants is one of the companies that met all these conditions long time ago and that is why I can even come to see off our youths.”
Turning to the youths, Kadaga encouraged them to go and work very hard and bring as much money home as possible. She further encouraged them to make sure they register with the Uganda mission in Dubai so that they can easily get help in case of any problem.
After the speech, Kadaga handed over to youths; their passports, yellow fever cards and air tickets under Ethiopian airlines.
MECL managing director, Gordon Mugyenyi cautioned the youths against indiscipline and not forgetting about their parents when they get money. Importantly however, Mugyenyi cautioned the parents against misusing money when they send it back for development.