By Patricia Turyahebwa,
ENTEBBE
The State Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Phionah Nyamutoro has urged student leaders from higher institutions of learning to maximize the opportunity of the ongoing patriotism training program and become ambassadors of patriotism in their respective universities.
Nyamutoro was speaking at the official opening ceremony of a two- week Patriotism training program of Student leaders’ from Higher Institutions from across the country where she represented the Speaker of Parliament Rt.Hon.Anita Among.
She emphasized the importance of being proud of their Ugandan heritage, stressing that there is one Uganda that all people should feel proud of.
“Am delighted to see a group of young people being trained to passionately show love to their country,” she said.
“Uganda is all that we have , you could change everything that you want in your life but being a Ugandan is something we should not take for granted,”she noted
She went ahead to encourage the trainees to be mustard seeds of patriotism inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Her message was part of a patriotism training program at Nkumba University, which brought together over 800 student leaders’ of Higher Institutions of learning from across the country
She recognised the purpose of patriotism being instilled in the youths urging that it fosters a sense of unity and responsibility among Uganda’s youth.
“Amidst of you are future leaders, I therefore encourage you to utilize this opportunity maximally and go back and impact many other young people out there”
The training, which commenced on January 3, 2025, aims to equip student leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to become informed and patriotic leaders.
It is part of the National Students Patriotism Club’s (NSPC) efforts to promote patriotism and national unity within the country.
The training emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility and encourages young leaders to actively participate in building a better future for Uganda.
She also thanked Hellen Seku the Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps ( NSPC) for promoting the spirit of patriotism to all ugandans arguing that the concept should be extended to other segments of society.
