Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister , Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has presided over the inauguration of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) new Board of Directors while emphasizing the need to prioritize the corporation’s prosperity, growth, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I expect total accountability, as it fosters acceptance and respectability among investors for the Enterprise. Both business prosperity and accountability are paramount in every Corporation’s strategic thinking, planning, and activities, “said Hon Oboth-Oboth <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister Oboth-Oboth was speaking at the inauguration held at the NEC Headquarters in Bugolobi, Kampala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0The Minister asked the Board to guide the Corporation towards realizing its purpose in support of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces'( UPDF) goals, through engaging in activities that contribute to Uganda’s development, as mandated by the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NEC) is the commercial arm of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs\/Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for production of goods and services that are beneficial to the Defence Forces and the general public through its Subsidiaries and Joint ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen (Rtd) Joram Mugume, the new Board Chairman, commended the outgoing Board for their hard work and commitment, which significantly improved NEC’s performance and led to notable achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of NEC, expressed his optimism that the corporation will greatly benefit from the diverse expertise of its new Board members.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The management looks forward to working closely with the board to take NEC to greater heights,” said Lt Gen Mugira. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly inaugurated Board includes: Gen (Rtd) Joram Mugume (Chairman), Prof. Charles Kwesiga, Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Lt Gen Charles Okidi, Lt Gen James Mugira, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Maj Gen David Mugisha, Mr. Francis Kahirita Ngabirano, Eng. Isaac Musasizi, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun Okurut, Dr. Joshua Mutambi and Mr. Hannington Ashaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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