Lt Gen James Mugira honours Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany on his retirement

Reflecting on a four-decade journey together in the Army, Lt Gen Mugira recounts their service across numerous operational areas, including the counter-insurgency campaign against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Northern Uganda and the Garamba operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Saluting Otema's four decades of Military Service, Mugira, the managing director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), in a recorded video commended Otema’s outstanding contribution to the counter-insurgency operations in Northern Uganda and his dedicated service to the UPDF, noting that he leaves the institution stronger and better than he found it.

In a heartfelt farewell, Lt Gen Mugira also saluted Lt Gen Otema for what he described as a distinguished and honourable career of service, sacrifice and leadership.

He also recognised what he described as Lt. Gen Otema’s valuable contribution to the NEC​​ as a member of the NEC Board and as Chairperson of the NEC Farm Katonga Ltd Sub-Board.

"A true comrade, friend and patriot, he leaves a lasting legacy in both the UPDF and NEC," stated Mugira.