Odongo Alfred of Aguli, Ayabi sub-county, Kwania District, a local brew seller, could not hide his happiness after winning a brand new vehicle during the 12th Anniversary celebration of Q FM 94.3 radio station. The event took place at Lira Town College Playground in Lira City on Saturday, July 6th, 2024.
Over 20,000 people attended the colorful event dubbed “Lak Alid Promotion,” where several individuals from all walks of life won prizes including vehicles, walking tractors, motorcycles, cash, T-shirts, and more. Among the first lucky winners was Imat Robinah Akalo from Otorongole in Akalo sub-county, Kole District, who won 1 million shillings. During a live on-air interview by Mayor Lira City East Division, George Okello Ayoo, Robinah commended Q FM 94.3 Radio station Director Ken Okello and the entire radio staff for their outstanding contribution to listeners. She shared that she spent only 50,000 shillings and won one million Uganda shillings in the “Lak Alid” radio draw game.
Opido Peter, the LC 3 chairperson of Akalo sub-county, confirmed that recently Okello Jimmy from the same sub-county had won a brand new motorcycle, and now Imat Robinah had won one million shillings.
Willy Omodo Omodo, the speaker (“Won Tok”) of Lango Cultural Institution, expressed appreciation to Mr. Ken Okello, the proprietor of Q FM, for his impactful development and motivation of the radio station’s fans. He emphasized their readiness as a Cultural Institution to collaborate with innovative and developmental figures such as Mr. Ken Okello of Q FM Radio station.
Lawrence Emmy Egole, the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Lira City, thanked Director Ken Okello for effectively utilizing his resources by employing energetic youth, thus addressing unemployment challenges and supporting government efforts to empower the youth. He also congratulated frequent radio callers for their diligence in alerting and providing tips on security matters during broadcasts.
His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, the chief guest at the event, made the vehicle presentation to Odongo Alfred of Aguli, Ayabi sub-county in Kwania District. He ensured a memorable event by publicly awarding the vehicle.
His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Okune assured the over 20,000 Q FM fans gathered at Town College Playground that preparations were underway for his coronation as the new Won Nyaci of Lango Cultural Institution, scheduled for November 2nd, 2024, at Mayor’s Garden in Lira City. He highlighted the strong relationship between Lango Cultural Institution and Q FM Radio management under Director Ken Okello’s leadership.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ken Okello, the radio proprietor of Q FM, pledged to continue supporting listeners and fans with motivational prizes. He was accompanied by popular Q FM presenters, personalities, and news reporters including Acipa Doreen, Nancy Atim, Okumu Okello, Bua John Ocen, Olot Jk, Ali Mao, Ocaya, Hillary Opio, Bobson Opio, Mr. Ojok, and others.
