President Yoweri Museveni has promised to follow up on the issue of extending an electricity line to the newly commissioned National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Uzima production plant that is housed in first the First Division barracks in Kakiri, Wakiso District.
“As you can see now, NEC has a lot of projects up and running, and making profit. This is very good, I’m happy to note that there is tremendous progress as far as development is concerned” the President said.
Museveni also congratulated the NEC Managing Director, Lt. Gen. James Mugira, and his team for revamping NEC and changing it into a proper working entity.
“I had almost forgotten about NEC, but I am glad that you are back on track,” the President remarked.
“Now that NEC has resurrected, it should be utilized for many purposes to benefit the country” he added.
In regards to tarmacking access roads to the plant, the President directed the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja who was also present to liaise with the Ministry of Works and Transport and get back to him.
In his speech, Lt. Gen. Mugira, thanked the President for sparing time out of his busy schedule and coming to be with them to commission this new plant.
He also mentioned a series of projects NEC has undertaken that have impacted on and transformed the society.
In his remarks, the Minister of Defence and Veteran affairs Hon. Vincent Bamurangaki thanked the President for sparing time and honoring their invitation to come and commission the plant.
The board Chairman, Gen. (Rtd) Joram Mugume, thanked the President for his continued intervention and guidance in NEC projects.
The function was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Mrs. Rosette Byengoma, Joint Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Leopold Kyanda and other Service Chiefs
