The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda informed the President that the event was being celebrated in honour of His personal sacrifice and commitment to liberate Uganda.
“Your Excellency, sir, your advisor Hajji Edrisa Ssedunga wrote to me requesting that we host this year’s heroes day at Mpenja. Due to the historical significance of this place to the struggle of a free Uganda, we did not have any objection to this choice sir. Your Excellency, Gomba District which was part of the greater Mpigi District in the 1980s was a resistance corridor,” she said.
“Many of the civilians in this area that were part of the revolution were violently killed by the UNLF forces.”
Hon. Babalanda also commended the Prime Minister’s Office through Luwero Triangle under Hon. Alice Kaboyo for doing a commendable job of empowering the communities which were affected by the war.
“A number of items are being distributed. Additionally, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs is similarly handling the issues of veterans and to construct memorial monuments of the war and other projects such as renovation of schools and health facilities,” she said.
“Your Excellency, allow me to commend you, the freedom fighter number one for leading a revolution that was not only aimed at changing a government in power but causing a fundamental change in the history of the country.”
The Minister on the other hand, noted that the discipline that has been instilled in the gallant sons and daughters of the UPDF under President Museveni’s leadership has not only benefited Uganda but also the entire Great Lakes region.
“This is indeed a fundamental change in the history of our country.” She added
