Bishop applauds Bwanika's environmental protection efforts

The Bishop of Kasana Luweero Diocese, Paul Ssemwogere (left) being introduced to Oliva Nabbosa (right) by  Wakiso district Chairman, Matia Lwanga Bwanika (center) during her 82nd birthday celebrations.  PHOTO: Ronnie Kijjambu

The Bishop Kasana-Luweero Diocese Paul Ssemogerere has commended the Wakiso district chairman Matia Lwanga Bwanika for his endless efforts towards environmental protection.

Ssemogerere said a number of people were bent on destroying the environment, but Bwanika stood firm to conserve nature.

Citing the long standing sand row, the prelate said; "Bwanika loves the environment to an extent that he was seen exchanging blows with some of the foreign investors on Lake Victoria."

Ssemogerere made the praises during a recent thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the life of Jane Nabbosa 82, the mother of Bwanika, at Namulanda in Kajjansi Town council Wakiso district.

The Bishop said Bwanika's efforts are a true indication of passions for the environment.

"I have seen him closing factories in wetlands, restoring others and also clashing with some of the district leaders who try to protect those destroying the environment," he added.

Bwanika recently clashed with district councilors who had vowed to pass a resolution endorsing sand mining in Lake Victoria.

He also closed a number of illegal occupants including industrialists and farmers who were bent on destroying more than 200 acres of the wetland in different parts of the district.

Ssemogerere attributed the rampant environmental destruction to greed and corruption that continues to hit the country.

"Ugandans have become too greedy and corrupt to the extent of selling their environment," he noted.

The bishop congratulated Bwanika upon completion of a Master degree in Good governance and looking after his mother.

The event was also graced by the Supreme Mufti Sheik Suleiman Ndirangwa, who cautioned leaders against greed.