Masindi historicals hail wealth creation program

Historicals in Masindi district have hailed the government for initiating the Operation Wealth Creation-OWC program, which they say is helping them to fight poverty in their households.

On Monday, Masindi received a supply of 88 tons of maize under the Operation Wealth Creation program to be distributed amongst registered beneficiaries within the district.

Over 15 members of the historical group also registered and received their share at the office of the Resident District Commissioner.

While speaking to New Vision, Ann Mary Kabasindi said that government has helped them in cutting the cost of buying production inputs.

Bakari Mugisa who received over 50 kilograms of maize said; "The Operation Wealth Creation programme has really performed well compared to previous programs that had been initiated by government. Many people used to miss out in programs like NAADS but we are glad that the implementers are doing their best to identify the local person who needs help."

Wahidah Asiimwe, a resident of Kidwera I village in Pakanyi Sub County said, "Am a widow. I had ploughed my land but I had no hope of getting the required inputs to plant. However, I have now received 50 kilograms which I know will do well."

Fredrick Bagonza, the Secretary for Production in the central division, called upon people to take advantage of the ongoing rains to plant.

He urged people to embrace agriculture saying it will help reduce on the cases of food insecurity.

Blasto Byabakama, the District Production Officer, cautioned beneficiaries against misusing the inputs.

"Some people have a tendency of receiving inputs but end up not utilizing them. We are going to be doing routine monitoring and look out for such people,"Byabakama said.