The katikkiro of Buganda welcoming Richard Todwong, NRM Secretary General
Ruling NRM party Secretary General, Richard Todwong has paid a courtesy visit to Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga at the Buganda government headquarters in Mengo.
The NRM Secretary General,has commended the Kingdom of Buganda for its significant contributions towards the well-being of Ugandans and the development of the country.
Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who warmly welcomed SG Todwong, pledged his full support in working together with the government to implement policies that address the needs of those still living in poverty.
“The NRM is, of course, the ruling party, and the government executes the party’s programs. There are specific program aspects that pique our interest, such as youth empowerment through skills development, as everyone must have skills to thrive,” Katikkiro Mayiga said.
He continued, “I am confident that if the government learns about the programs we have in the Kingdom, they will collaborate with us to enhance initiatives that elevate the well-being of our people.”
They discussed issues related to training youths to learn jobs by participating in government programmes and poverty eradication programs through coffee growing. Mr Richard Todwong wants the government to support the Kingdom because poverty eradication efforts benefit everyone without discrimination.
They discussed health issues including fighting AIDS, blood donation, and COVID-19 vaccination, and he said if they put in place programs that help us work with the Government in these programs, the common person would benefit the most.
He asked him to convey the ideas of the Kingdom to the authorities because the party in government has plans and we as the Kingdom should be involved in helping people especially the common people to change their lives.
Todwong thanked Katikkiro for his hospitality, saying traditional leadership, religion and government are the ones that drive the country; therefore, they must work together to serve the people equally.