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Why the ideological training for student leaders was significant

Leonard Kamugisha Akida by Leonard Kamugisha Akida
February 16, 2025
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Hellen Seku Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps, office of the president.

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Student leaders play a vital role in fostering a positive environment within educational institutions, ensuring that the needs of both students and staff are addressed. It is essential for these leaders to embody skills that promote inclusivity and representation.

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However, some individuals may become overly aligned with specific groups or political agendas, losing sight of their primary responsibility as advocates for the student body. They must remember that their role is to amplify the voices, concerns, and opinions of their peers.

To effect meaningful change and progress, student leaders in higher education must champion initiatives grounded in core values such as integrity, respect, humility, and accountability.

Recognizing this, as the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) we prioritized providing a comprehensive ideological orientation for student leaders.

A 14-day program was arranged where student leaders had the chance to interact with a range of facilitators and experts focused on mindset transformation relevant to their roles.

While launching the patriotism clubs in 2009, Uganda’s President and Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Gen. (RTD) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, highlighted that knowledge should serve a purpose rather than be aimless.

He pointed out that while some may use knowledge to oppress others, others harness it to enhance human welfare. This raises an important question: what is the strategic goal of the knowledge we are imparting?

With the backing of the State House, this training offered a rich array of knowledge on geopolitics, transformative discipline, the geography and history of our nation, among other topics.

This educational experience deepened the participants’ understanding of how their leadership skills can serve as a strong foundation for positive change.

Over a span of fourteen days, they acquired valuable insights that will empower them to tackle corruption and injustices that have long affected the guild union sectors in Higher Institutions of Learning.

Armed with this new ideology, they are now prepared to be student leaders who seek constructive solutions rather than resorting to strikes.

Commissioner Hellen Seku, NSPC

They have gained the transformative discipline and knowledge needed to navigate challenges with their leadership skills in a collaborative manner.

Upon returning to their institutions, they will actively oppose violence and prioritize peaceful problem-solving.

They will remain vigilant against harmful agendas that foster division and tribalism, as they have learned to be agents of goodwill and transformation, choosing constructive paths over violence and divisive propaganda that hinders progress.

Their mission is now to promote patriotism and educate their communities, particularly the youth, about the significance of embracing loyalty, first to our nation and then to our fellow citizens starting from the grassroots level. This collective effort will pave the way for socio-economic transformation.

With a renewed focus on aligning their actions with their goals, they are stepping forward with a strong sense of purpose.

This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders who are not only ideologically sound but also possess a deep pride and love for their homeland, along with the emotional intelligence to connect with all citizens.

Knowing that protecting Uganda’s future is a shared responsibility, I am confident that student leaders play a crucial role in leveraging their ideological training to uplift our nation.

They are stepping out as ambassadors of change and champions of progress, determined to carve their own paths and tackle any challenges that hinder our country’s advancement.

Our mission has been to instill a sense of accountability, nurture essential values, promote national pride, ignite curiosity, encourage hard work, and develop a selfless community committed to the greater good, and a resilient society ready to take action to safeguard our homeland.

By Hellen Seku,
The writer is Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC).

Tags: Commissioner Hellen SekuIdeological TrainingNational Secretariat for Patriotism CorpsNSPC

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