President Yoweri Museveni has reappointed Josephine Okui Ossiya to the Board of Directors at the Bank of Uganda.
The news was disclosed by Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who revealed that Ossiya had undergone the vetting process before Parliament’s Committee on Appointments.
“This morning, I chaired the Committee on Appointments in Parliament to assess the suitability of Josephine Okui Ossiya, the Presidential nominee for the Bank of Uganda board. The Committee will communicate its decision to the appointing authority,” stated Tayebwa in a social media post.
Ossiya, a Certified Public Accountant, currently serves as one of the seven members on the Board of Directors at the Bank of Uganda. She took over the position after Museveni dropped Ibrahim Kabanda from the board.
At the Bank of Uganda, Ossiya holds the position of chairing the Strategy and Finance Committee of the Board (SFCB) and also serves on the Audit and Governance Committee.
Her expertise in finance, audit, treasury management, risk management, general management, and board governance has been honed through her extensive experience spanning over 20 years.
Ossiya held the role of Chief Finance Officer at Bujagali Energy Limited. Additionally, she made significant contributions as a council member and Vice President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). She has actively participated in the strategic development of various organizations and has held positions such as board chairperson and Vice President at ICPAU.
Ossiya has served on multiple boards and committees, including the Finance, Planning & Administration Committee and the Events Management Committee of ICPAU. Her educational background includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration (International Business).