In support of Rwabwogo's gospel of mentorship

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By Eliab Naturinda

As a young man, I really thank God, that at a time when Uganda is developing, a smart and young brilliant politician by the name of Odrek Rwabwogo has subjected and offered himself not only to aspire for NRM national vice-chairperson for western region but also moving around the country to preach the gospel of mentorship.

I think this is a good step given the trend of leaders we have these days. Odrek is a true manifestation of what a competition means in the real sense given the kind of mobilisation strategy he has taken and by the way for the many Ugandans to even know that regional Vice Chairpersons are voted for by all NRM delegates.

This makes me to put across two issues.

One is that, Rwabwogo must be appreciated for leaving his comfort as well as hardship to preach the good gospel of mentorship. I find him bringing up a timely issue that has been lacking especially in our leadership structures not only in the NRM but also in our different professional career institutions yet it forms a major cornerstone of development to a country like Uganda.

Some Ugandans are so selfish to the extent that, one cannot offer a hand in helping or mentoring someone yet it’s a cheapest way for leaders to keep in close touch with their electorates.

However, this is regrettable though I must also add that, mentorship is one imperative area where both the rich and poor people can freely mix so that there is no urban-rural or rich-poor conflict since they all freely mix for the sake of advancing both their political and professional issues at the same level.

Two, is that due to lack of this mentorship, the youth have become immoral which presents a serious rare problem to this country.

I must re-echo that despite the leveling the ground for youth participation in governance in Uganda, ideological bankruptcy among the youth today is marked by the ‘easy go mentality’ and a desire for short term and quick gains without adequate planning, commitment and proper attitude.

Many demand for their rights at the expense of responsibilities. As heirs of a transformative revolution, the youth are not sufficiently mentored into the principles and virtues that have shaped Ugandas’ achievements since 1986. New and unique socio-economic and political frontiers continue to emerge in the ongoing democratization and economic transformation processes in the country and across Africa.

Under these conditions Uganda’s young generation need a clear ideological orientation, as a foundation towards enabling a peaceful, propitious and productive future for a Ugandan youth.

The youth and the country are therefore privileged to have a person like Mr.Odrek Rwabwogo willing to sacrifice his life in a bid to promote mentorship. I thank God that we are beginning to witness a few leaders who think about the future of mentorship in this country.

Be that as it may, Rwabwogo remains a beacon of hope to the people of Uganda and for the record; his ideas are not only good for NRM but the future of Uganda and the East African Community.

The writer is a lawyer



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