Col. Emmy Katabazi, Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), has challenged student leaders to pursue knowledge daily, warning that a night without learning leaves one “empty”.
Addressing student leaders undergoing a 14-day patriotism training program at Nkumba University, Col. Katabazi emphasized the importance of rejecting politics of deceit, class, and tribalism. “We are all equal, with no distinction in blood groups between Bakiga, Acholi, or any other tribe; instead, we are all Ugandans,” he said.
Col. Katabazi expressed dismay at student leaders who prioritize international football clubs over Uganda’s national team, the Cranes. “Such behavior indicates social disconnection,” he noted, urging the students to prioritize patriotism and support local initiatives.To lead effectively, Col. Katabazi stressed the need for student leaders to stay informed, think critically, and make informed decisions that benefit Uganda.
He encouraged them to emulate President Museveni’s example, who as a Senior Six student, openly opposed nomadic pastoralism for its hindrance to economic progress in Ankole.
Over 700 student leaders drawn from Universities and Higher Institutions of learning accros the country are undergoing a 14-day patriotism training at Nkumba University. The training has been organized by the National Patriotism Secretariat Corps-Uganda.
Speakers including Brig. Gen. Charity Bainababo, Rtd.Maj. Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Hon.Odrek Rwabwogo, Prof. Wasswa Balunywa among orthers have been calling upon student leaders to engage in productive education, embrace mindset change, and participate in transformation of Uganda.
The training program is part of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps’ (NSPC) efforts to promote patriotism and national unity among Ugandan youth.
Hellen Seku, the NSPC Commissioner who has been at the forefront of the training says, this is being done to inculcate values and norms of Patriotism in students and youth of Uganda in order to develop resourceful, responsible, disciplined and resilient citizens who are loyal and ready to defend and transform Uganda.
As the Patron of the National Patriotism Secretariat Corps-Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni will preside over the pass-out ceremony on January 17th at Nkumba University.
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