The newly elected Won Nyaci (paramount chief) of the Lango Cultural Institution, Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, rallied the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Regional Chief Administrative Officers (RCCs) in the Lango sub-region to advocate for poverty eradication in their work. Dr. Odongo Okune delivered this message during a meeting with all RCCs, RDCs, Assistant RDCs, and Assistant RCCs at the Lango Cultural Institution in Senior Quarters. He confirmed his intention to work with all the RDCs to promote a culture based on socio-economic transformation to eradicate poverty from his chiefdom.
His Highness Dr. Odongo Okune stated that poverty is one of the biggest obstacles hindering progress.
“Poverty is the cause of 99 percent of the problems we are currently facing among our people in Lango and other places. Poverty leads to HIV/AIDS, marital desertion, land disputes, and other related problems,” Odongo Okune said.
“We should launch a common assault on our enemy, poverty,” he added, emphasizing that poverty is the biggest threat to the people at the moment.
He urged all RDCs and RCCs to disseminate President Museveni’s message of wealth creation and the four-hectare model farm initiative.
“Whether you hate Museveni or like him, one thing you cannot take away from him is his excellent message of the four-hectare model farm and economic transformation,” Dr. Odongo Okune said.
“Some of us survived HIV during our university days because of the message of His Excellency General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,” he added.
He urged the RDCs to assist him with reconciliation efforts so that the Lango people can move forward as a united tribe.
Willy Omodo Omodo, the Speaker (Won Tok) of the council of Lango clan leaders/Lango Cultural Institution, commended His Excellency the President for appointing Pintu Ismail as the RDC of Lira district. He mentioned that he had previously met Pintu at a national youth leadership event some years back and was impressed by his hard work and dedication.
Several RDCs attended the meeting in person, including Deputy Dean of RDCs Oguti Sebastian (DRDC Lamwo), Akullu Jillian (RDC Alebtong), Akech Barbara (RDC Dokolo), Komakech William (RDC Oyam), Odongo Stephen (Deputy RCC Lira City East), Ibrahim of Lira City West Division, Rwotlonyo of Amolatar, Josephine Omara Olili (RDC Kole), Pintu Ismail of Lira District, and Otuke RDC Robert Adyama. Stephen Odongo, Deputy RCC Lira City East, was also present.
However, Lira City RCC Lawrence Emmy Egole and Apac RDC Abdul George were unable to attend due to official duties.
Several clan members also attended the high-profile meeting, including Isaac Opio Opeo, Geoffrey Ocen Abia, Joe Otim of Pump Langok, Alex Anyuru, Moses Odongo Aber, Sam Okeng, Mzee CP Okello, Former RPC Raymond Otim, Benson Moses Taiwo, George Ojwang Opota, Hamsa Okello, Angoli George, and Peter Okello.
Others present were Awitong Okello Richard, Okot Jordan (ARDC Apac), ARCC Lira City West Division, Isaac Ojok, Lira City ARCC Boney Okello Alele, Tenywa from Oyam, Muno Davis (ARDC Kole district), Proscovia Ayoo Otyek (ARDC Lira district), Oceng Isaac Otim (ARDC Dokolo district), Olang Sam (ARDC Lira City West), Isaac Opio Opeo, and Isaac Ajole (DRDC of Alebtong district).
Odongo Okune emphasized that a united effort is needed to combat poverty, the common enemy. He reiterated that everyone should focus on fighting poverty in society and urged the RDCs to effectively disseminate President Museveni’s message of wealth creation and the four-hectare model to the local communities (Wanainchi).
“Whether you hate Museveni or like him, one thing you cannot take away from him is his message of the four-hectare model farm,” Dr. Odongo Okune said.
“Some of us survived HIV during our university days because of President Museveni’s message,” he added.
He concluded by urging the RDCs to assist him with reconciliation efforts so that the Lango tribe can move forward as one people.
