Minister Balaam tips youth on fighting corruption
In support of the conference, President Museveni donated 300 million shillings to aid its preparations.
Hoima: Dr. Balaam Barugahara, the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, has called on young people to actively fight corruption, particularly in government programs such as Emyooga and the Parish Development Model.
He made these remarks while officiating at the five-day National Youth Conference hosted by the Hoima Catholic Diocese at St. Andrea Kaahwa’s College in Hoima City on Wednesday.
Minister Balaam also urged the youth to avoid detrimental habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and early romantic relationships.
He emphasized the importance of seeking skills through various presidential training hubs across the country to tackle the challenge of unemployment.
During the conference, His Grace Paul Semwogerere, Archbishop of the Kampala Archdiocese, encouraged the youth to become agents of change in their communities, while Gervase Ndyanabo, President of the Uganda National Catholic Council of Lay Apostolate, motivated them to set and pursue meaningful goals.
Rev. Father Patrick Museveni, Head of Social Communications at Hoima Catholic Diocese, reported that 10,200 participants had registered for the conference by Wednesday morning.
The conference’s opening mass was attended by Rt. Rev. Vincent Kirabo, Bishop of Hoima Diocese, and Rt. Rev. Damiano Giulio Guzetti, Bishop of Moroto Diocese.
In support of the conference, President Museveni donated 300 million shillings to aid its preparations.
The donation was handed over by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah to Bishop Kirabo at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala. Bishop Kirabo expressed his gratitude for the President’s continuous support of church initiatives.
The National Catholic Youth Conference, which runs from December 10th to 15th, 2024, is held annually and rotates among the four ecclesiastical provinces in Uganda.
It serves as a platform for youth across the country to share ideas, experiences, challenges, and inspirations. According to Rt. Hon. Nabbanja, President Museveni is set to officiate at the closing ceremony on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Hoima City.
This conference is organized by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, which unites all Catholic bishops in the country.
Do you have an advertisement or article you want to publish? Mail us at theugreports@gmail.com or WhatsApp +256394700683.
