By Wetondo Denis Julius
MBALE
The Minister for Science Innovation and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero on Saturday trained leaders in Butebo District on the Parish Development Model.
The meeting was held at Petete Primary School in Petete Town council Butebo District where Leaders and locals were sensitized about the dynamics of the Parish Development Model.
Dr. Musenero advised the masses to put away political differences and unite to benefit from government programs like EMYOGA and Parish Development Model.
“Am here in Petete in Butebo to mobilize for Parish Development Model because all of us in Government have made a commitment to make this a priority.” She noted.
“So this is where I come from, I started working with one parish and I have expanded to Sub-county and so after here we are going to go Sub-county by Sub-county reaching every Parish because I want people to benefit from this program.” She continued.
The Minister also revealed that North Bukedi has been selected for the launch of the Parish Development Model Project.
She revealed that five districts including Pallisa, Kibuku, Budaka, Butebo and Butaleja have all been selected to collectively host the Parish Development Model launch that will take a full seven days.
She noted that all Ministries including Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, Office of the President among other ministries are involved.
Though she didn’t reveal the date, Musenero said that the Launch will take place in January and that the Minister of Local Government shall visit the selected districts to identify the Model Parishes that will be selected to pioneer the Parish Development Model.
“This region is the one that will host the launch so it’s important to mobilize people so that they understand what Parish Development Model means and they get ready because during the Parish Development Model week, the whole Government is going to be here to deliver services in the seven pillars of Parish Development Model.” She Noted.
“So as a leader from here, as a minister from here I take it as my responsibility to make sure that I mobilize my fellow leaders and the population.” She added.
Okuru James, the Butebo District Chairman hailed Dr. Musenero for the dedication and commitment she has injected in the sensitization processes she has undertaken.
“We appreciate you Honourable Minister Musenero for the time, effort and dedication you have endeavored to put in. We are really grateful to you and we hope that we continue with that spirit.” He said.
