NAADS probe recovers sh3b
OVER sh2b will be recovered from officials implicated in the misappropriation of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme, according to a report.<br>
By Ronald Kalyango
OVER sh2b will be recovered from officials implicated in the misappropriation of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme, according to a report.
A taskforce, which was mandated to look into the alleged misuse of the programme’s funds, indicated in a report to the outgoing agriculture minister, Hope Mwesigye, last week that about sh1.27b had been recovered in cash and physical technologies.
“This has been the most stressful assignment that I have ever done in my life. I know I have created a lot of enemies, but I don’t regret to have been selected to head the team,†said Dr. Emily Twinamasiko, who headed the taskforce.
The 16-member taskforce drawn from different government agencies were appointed in October last year.
Mwesigye said despite the challenges, the NAADS programme had succeeded in several districts.
“I have observed for the period I have been in the ministry that households benefiting from the NAADS programme look much better than their counterparts who are not supported by the programme,†said Mwesigye.
The NAADS board chairman Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe explained that though there were many untold stories from districts, the report had highlighted many challenges facing the programme.
OVER sh2b will be recovered from officials implicated in the misappropriation of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme, according to a report.
A taskforce, which was mandated to look into the alleged misuse of the programme’s funds, indicated in a report to the outgoing agriculture minister, Hope Mwesigye, last week that about sh1.27b had been recovered in cash and physical technologies.
“This has been the most stressful assignment that I have ever done in my life. I know I have created a lot of enemies, but I don’t regret to have been selected to head the team,†said Dr. Emily Twinamasiko, who headed the taskforce.
The 16-member taskforce drawn from different government agencies were appointed in October last year.
Mwesigye said despite the challenges, the NAADS programme had succeeded in several districts.
“I have observed for the period I have been in the ministry that households benefiting from the NAADS programme look much better than their counterparts who are not supported by the programme,†said Mwesigye.
The NAADS board chairman Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe explained that though there were many untold stories from districts, the report had highlighted many challenges facing the programme.