The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has exhorted government officials and leaders to direct their focus and resources towards initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, fostering job creation, and stimulating economic growth.

Todwong made these remarks while delivering a lecture on the government agenda for a modern, strong economy to senior officers of Uganda Prisons Services who were undergoing a refresher course on strategic leadership on April 24, 2024.

Todwong emphasized the significance of imparting learned skills to elevate people and boost production. He also urged leaders to constantly prioritize empowering their communities for economic growth.

“Our role as leaders today is to pass on the skills we attain to the ordinary people around us to encourage productivity,” Todwong said.

He highlighted how the NRM government has made tremendous progress towards reestablishing security and stability, which has aided in the advancement and recovery of the economy. He noted that peace is a necessity for development, reminding the officers about the challenges the country faced before the NRM’s intervention.

“The NRM government inherited a nation in turmoil, marred by conflict and division. Through concerted efforts, we steered the country towards political stability, social cohesion, and economic prosperity,” Todwong stated.

Todwong stressed the significance of promoting national unity in the face of hardship and echoed the NRM’s commitment to the core principles of pan-Africanism, democracy, patriotism, and socio-economic transformation.