Commissioner Seku Calls On Youth to Defend Constitution, Country as Over 2,000 Graduate with Patriotism Skills

The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Ms Hellen Seku has officiated at the pass-out ceremony of 2,101 students from eight schools in Mubende district

According to Ms Seku, out of the total number of trainees,1005 were boys and 1096 girls.

She said these young patriots successfully completed a four-day ideological training course at Kasenyi Secondary School , demonstrating remarkable commitment to the program which is an initiative for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Students displaying skills acquired during the training.

The President Museveni’s Private Secretary on Youth Affairs Seku, known for her tireless efforts in promoting patriotism among Uganda’s youth encouraged the students to cherish the core values of patriotism, make informed decisions, and maintain good relationships with their parents. She also stressed the importance of avoiding harmful influences and staying safe, particularly in the face of rising HIV/AIDS cases among young people.

“The recent report indicates that over 4,000 youth contract HIV every seven days. I urge you to abstain until the right time,” Ms Seku cautioned.

Commissioner Hellen Seku with some of the officials at Kasenyi SS

The training program included theoretical studies on patriotism, career guidance, financial literacy, peace building, climate change, and environmental protection. Students also received basic military drills and self-defense skills, as mandated by Article 17 of the Uganda Constitution.

Some of the students who were passed out.

President Museveni’s national strategic initiative, Patriotism, aims to instill good norms and values in Uganda’s youth so as to love one another , their country and not forgetting protection of the environment.

Ms Seku’s efforts align with this vision, empowering young people to become ambassadors of change in their communities.

Having assumed the helm of the Patriotism Secretariat in January 2024, Commissioner Seku has made significant strides in promoting patriotism, previously passing out over 7,000 patriots at Old Kampala SS and thousands of others in different regions across the country.

The Mubende pass-out ceremony however marked a new beginning for the young patriots who were equipped with skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in their communities by a team of competent facilitators, majority of whom are attached to the NSPC Office of the President.

With Ms Seku’s guidance, the youth who have now gone back to school for their third term holidays are expected to drive meaningful change in their communities using the knowledge acquired and build a brighter future.

Patriotism Commissioner Ms Hellen Seku (front) as officials from different schools and Mubende District look on.

Several dignitaries including John Ngirabakunzi who is also the Patriotism Coordinator, Mubende District Woman MP Hope Grania Nakazibwe, District Assistant RDC Steven Ssemango,Town clerk Paul Omoko,Ssekiziyivu Innocent ( Mayor Mubende municipality),Twesigye Umar the District Education Officer( DEO) and all the Head teachers from the eight schools.

The eight schools are:

Kasenyi SS, St Charles Lwanga, Universal College, Mubende Parents SS, Mubende Army SS, Mubende Light SS, Comprehensive High School and Butoloogo Seed SS .