4,100 Students in Ntungamo Receive Comprehensive Patriotism Training
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- 13 Jun 2023
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A significant milestone was achieved as over 4,000 students from Kyamate Secondary School and Ntungamo High School, along with their dedicated teachers, successfully completed an intensive weeklong training program focused on instilling the values of patriotism.
This invaluable training, made possible by the National Patriotism Secretariat and the UPDF, impacted 1,800 students from Kyamate Secondary School and 2,300 students from Ntungamo High School. Also, 112 teachers actively participated in this enlightening initiative.
The ceremony, marking the conclusion of the training, was officiated by the esteemed Deputy UPDF Political Commissar, Col Nelson Ahebwe. In his address, he urged the students and teachers to embody the spirit of love and discipline for their country.
"Our intention is not merely to provide basic training, but to mold you into individuals who will serve and safeguard our nation. True protection of our country requires personal discipline, free from the grip of alcohol, drugs, and unhealthy sexual practices. We seek a responsible and visionary youth," expressed Ahebwe passionately during the event held on Saturday.
Geofrey Mucunguzi, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Ntungamo, shared his ambitious vision to extend this training to all 49 secondary schools in the district by the end of the year.
The comprehensive curriculum covered diverse topics such as Ugandan history, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, constitutionalism, youth development and dialectics, institutional frameworks, and the challenges posed by corruption.
Wilson Byamukama, the Head Teacher of Ntungamo High School, appealed to the leaders in charge of the patriotism program, urging them to introduce similar training initiatives in primary schools. Byamukama emphasized the importance of nurturing a love for the country from an early age.
The Headmaster of Kyamate Secondary School echoed these sentiments, stressing the need to integrate the training sessions into the school calendar alongside other extracurricular activities and allocate sufficient resources for their successful implementation.
"This program is of utmost importance, and we should not rush its execution. Schools must adequately prepare and incorporate it into their annual schedules, ensuring ample time and resources are allocated. Our students require and deserve this training, and its significance should not be undermined," emphasized Arinaitwe.
The student leaders expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the trainers for inspiring them, acknowledging the profound impact this training will have on their future endeavors. They eagerly anticipate facing the challenges of the future with newfound knowledge and an unwavering commitment to their country.
