Nile Breweries Limited Managing Director Adu Rando has praised the role played by the Late Onapito Ekomoloit in the growth of the company and the Alcohol Industry at large. This was during a Celebration of Life service for the former Legal and Corporate Affairs Director and Board Chair at their plant in Jinja. The service brought together current and former employees, stakeholders and relatives to celebrate Onapito, who dedicated 17 years of his life to serving Nile Breweries Ltd.
Speaking on behalf of NBL, Adu Rando acknowledged Onapito’s support during his early days as MD. “It was a privilege to have Ona nearby when I first took on the role. As a newcomer to Uganda, with little knowledge of the country and the industry, his guidance and support were invaluable. His presence boosted my confidence, and I’m grateful for the amazing team, including Onapito, that worked alongside me.”
Adu described Ona as a great patriot, a family man, and a leader who delivered exceptional results in growth while never forgetting to care for the environment and communities in Uganda.
Speaking at the service, Catherine Onapito, the widow, expressed gratitude to the company for its support to the family, both during her husband’s tenure and after his passing.
“When my husband told me he was considering working at NBL, I was a bit skeptical. I felt it might be a step down from the power and prestige of the State House to a more humble civilian life. However, he was convinced it was a great idea, and history proved him right. It worked out perfectly!”
She noted that her husband worked at NBL longer than anywhere else, and he often praised the company as the best employer. “A special quality of his was his use of influence for good. He uplifted those around him rather than using his power for evil,” she added.
Onapito who was also the immediate former President of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association passed on in September 2024 willed to be buried after sixty days. He will be laid to rest this Saturday 29th November 2024 at his family’s country home in Asalatap, Wera. Government accorded the late Onapito an official burial.