Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre this morning, Minister for Presidency Hon. Esther Mbayo reminded the youths that the future of Uganda now lies in their hands. She says the recent involvement of the youth in making Uganda a better country to live in is very sensational.
“The youth are the ones largely working and capable of developing and defending this nation,” Mbayo said.
Mbayo stated that government is in full support of the youth saying; “As a country we have deliberately decided to focus on the youth as Heroism is no longer a thing only for the old.”
Nevertheless, Mbayo noted that the ongoing efforts must not attract any chaotic strategies. It must be done in respect of democratic values.
“The spirit of Heroism can only be meaningful if we uplift our motherland Uganda into a modern stable industrialized country that will make every citizen happy and proud to live in,” Mbayo said.
“The NRM government, on its part, has made commendable efforts to uphold these principles as a strategic foundation of Uganda’s development,” she added.
On Sunday June 9, Uganda will be marking 30 years of Heroes Day and minister revealed that the national celebrations will be held at Kasanje Town Council in Wakiso District. President Yoweri Museveni will award 100 medals to different people in various categories.
“We therefore remember those patriotic countrymen and women with pride because they did not die in vain. It is the cardinal duty for every Ugandan to protect, develop and sustain this spirit,” Mbayo said.