Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs Hon Huda Abason, has praised the UPDF Engineers Brigade for exceeding expectations in the construction of health centres and secondary school structures in Luwero district.
During an inspection and supervisory tour of the ongoing construction projects in Luwero Hon Abason commended the brigade’s work on Luweero General Hospital, Nabiswera HCIV General Ward, Ngoma HCIV doctors’ houses, Mazolidi College Nakaseke, and Wobulenzi Target Secondary School.
Hon Huda stated that the UPDF soldiers’ achievements exemplify the concept of “beyond the guns”, highlighting the soldiers’ ability to contribute to social economic development in a stable country.
Hon Huda applauded the Ministry of Health and Education for extending the contract to the UPDF Engineers Brigade, citing the army’s professionalism and capabilities in executing development projects.
“We now have a professional army with all capabilities, and I call upon other ministries to follow this example, as the army is able with different professions,” said Hon Abason Huda.
She thanked the President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF H.E Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Ministry of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs management for their efforts in professionalizing the forces, emphasizing the need for continued capacity building to keep pace with global transformations.
Hon Huda also stressed the importance of inspection tours in ensuring that funds are utilized effectively.
Alozius Bakusera, Deputy Head teacher of Mazolidi Secondary School and a community leader, expressed gratitude for the ministry’s social responsibility, saying it has strengthened civil-military relations in the country for the last 45 years.
