Petroleum Resources Programme Scoops Best Performer under NDP III

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The Sustainable Development of Petroleum Resources Programme has been ranked the best-performing programme among the 20 government programmes under the National Development Plan III (NDP III), according to the National Annual Performance Report for the 2024/2025 Financial Year.

The programme emerged top following its outstanding performance in implementing planned activities, outperforming all other sectors across government.

In a citation read by Justine Lumumba, Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, the recognition was described as a reflection of the programme’s strong commitment to optimising petroleum resources for economic growth and national transformation.

“The results reflect the programme’s progress in delivering on key NDP III result areas, as well as the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aligned to the mandates of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs),” Lumumba read.

Receiving the award on behalf of the sector, alongside senior sector heads and technocrats, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), applauded the technical teams for their unwavering commitment and professionalism.

“This milestone shows the hard work we are putting into managing our petroleum resources responsibly, adding real value, and ensuring they contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s social and economic transformation,” she said.

Mr Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, attributed the achievement to the consistent effort and professionalism of the programme’s staff.

“We’re seeing the results of sustained hard work and commitment from the team. Their professionalism and alignment with industry standards have really stood out, and is adding value to the country,” he noted.

The recognition comes at a critical time as Uganda advances its petroleum development agenda. The country has anchored its tenfold economic growth strategy on revenues expected from petroleum resources, alongside tourism, agro-processing, minerals, and science and technology, with first oil production anticipated during FY 2026/2027.

Key MDAs driving the Petroleum Resources Management Programme include the MEMD, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Uganda National Oil Company, together with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Internal Affairs, among others.

The MEMD, as the lead ministry, reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high performance standards, strengthening governance, and ensuring that petroleum resources generate lasting value for both current and future generations.