NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong has directed the newly appointed Assistant Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs/RCCs) to prioritize mobilizing the population to practice commercial agriculture as a means to eradicate household poverty.
The Assistant RDCs/RCCs are currently attending a two-week retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi district for orientation before taking on their responsibilities of monitoring government programs within their designated districts.
Todwong emphasized, “Your role is to ensure that the population in your assigned areas engages in meaningful production by embracing wealth creation programs such as the Parish Development Model and Emyooga, among others, to sustain their families.”
He added, “Fighting individual poverty in homes is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the country. Poverty leads to family quarrels, which in turn contribute to domestic violence and the increase of street children in urban centers,” said the head of the NRM Secretariat.
Todwong also urged the commissioners to adhere to President Museveni’s strategic guidance, which focuses on four key sectors: ICT, industrialization, commercial agriculture, and the services industry. This approach is aimed at providing economic empowerment and leadership to the masses.
“This strategy is essential for creating employment opportunities for educated young people, fostering wealth creation, and ensuring prosperity for all,” he stated.
Regarding discipline, Todwong advised the Assistant Commissioners to avoid conflicts with other district leaders, as such disputes can hinder service delivery.
“It is better to seek advice from other district officials to avoid unnecessary conflicts,” he suggested.
Furthermore, he encouraged the leaders to help the government eliminate corruption within public service.
“We lose a significant amount of money to corrupt officials, and it is your responsibility to safeguard taxpayers’ money,” Todwong concluded.
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