📸 Support NRM to continue with the battle against poverty — Museveni

ARUA - Like in the rest of the districts in West Nile, President Yoweri Museveni has a strong appeal to the people of Arua district and City to support the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to enable him continue with the battle against poverty. 

Already, he said, a lot has been achieved since the NRM came to power. He said in Arua District and Arua City, there are a total of 120 government primary schools, with 50 in the district and 70 in the city. 

In addition, the President said, Arua District has seven government secondary schools and none in the city. 

On October 15, 2015, the President, together with the First Lady, Mrs Janet Museveni, were received by a mammoth crowd at Arua Golf Course in Arua City during his campaign trail in West Nile. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba)

"For someone who has been here for a long time, seeing this progress makes me very happy," the President said.

On October 15, 2015, the President, together with the First Lady, Mrs Janet Museveni, were received by a mammoth crowd at Arua Golf Course in Arua City during his campaign trail in West Nile. 

Present to receive them were the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, several ministers and local leaders. 

The NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, gives a microphone to a foreign visitor to introduce herself on stage at Arua Golf Course, where President Museveni later addressed a rally during his campaign trail in West Nile.

Several foreign nationals turned up to show their support to President Yoweri Museveni.

The President said that his plan for Arua is to improve health service delivery through upgrading Orivu Health Centre III to a Health Centre IV and upgrading Lazebu Health Centre II in Arivu Sub-county to a Health Centre III. 

He also wants people to have incomes in their homes. Through videos played on large screens, the President brings various examples of young people who have benefited from the free-of-charge Presidential Skilling Centres, where they acquire life skills that transform their lives. 

Like in Skilling Centres, the president asked government aides schools, both primary and secondary to stop charging children school dues. 

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The First Lady addressing supporters at Arua Golf Course alongside President Yoweri Museveni. (All Photos by Eddie Ssejjoba)

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, several ministers and local leaders welcomed the President.

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni in a group photo with the NRM new converts at the Golf Course in Arua City.

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and state minister for investment, Evelyn Anite (R), celebrate with NRM supporters on stage at Arua Golf Course, where President Museveni later addressed a rally during his campaign trail in West Nile.

An NRM supporter holds a shield with the portrait of President Yoweri Museveni during a procession in Arua City.

Dancing for NRM at Arua Golf Course. These young ladies were excited by the music performances and cheered hundreds of NRM supporters at Arua Golf Course.

NRM supporters march through Arua City with yellow painted pots on their heads. They were part of a procession to welcome President Yoweri Museveni in Arua City.

President Yoweri Museveni with the NRM flag bearers for Arua district and Arua City at Arua Gold course.

The paramount Chief of the Lugbara attended the rally.

Eddy Kenzo performs on stage together with state minister Phionah Nyamutoro as state minister for children and youth, Balaam Barugahara looks on.

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and singer Eddy Kenzo on stage in Arua city. 

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and singer Eddy Kenzo on stage in Arua city.

Jubilant NRM supporters cheer President Yoweri Museveni.

Several religious leaders were in attendance.