Dear David,
Indeed very motivating, what you say, we were pleasantly surprised as well that this time round no one talked about politics and every one was vigilant to see that “PHD” does not come up. It seems people are now more willing to come together and forge a way forward by remembering our history but using it proactively to participate in the development of our country. I will forward this mail to the Secretary of the West Nile Parliamentary Forum so that they can share and motivate themselves to work for us. Regards Richard From: westnilenet-boun...@kym.net [mailto:westnilenet-boun...@kym.net] On Behalf Of David Olema Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 7:49 PM To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations Dear Richard, this is sincerely great. Our MPs across the political divide has a platform to unite for the course of West Nile. Development and the despicable levels of poverty among our people has no party and religion just like death that is for all. I appeal to our politicians, for once embrace, this once-for-a century oppotunity to articulate our problems: the appaling education, the unacceptably horrifying poverty levels, the terrible roads (especially in Terego, Vurra etc), and most urgently connecting West Nile to the national greet of Electricity (this is what is holding us behind, no serious factories can relocate to Arua or Nebbi, or Koboko to capture the vast market in Eastern Congo and Southern Sudan this region boarders). I for one thinks not connecting us to National greed is a serious omission at policy level that has for long denied us the opportunity of having these industries/factories, and their concomitant employment benefits for the youth in the region and the country at large. Please, remember to "beat the drums for these pertinent issues as well. Long live West Nile Dr. Olema David _____ From: Okuti Richard <ok...@asili.co.ug> To: 'A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile' <westnilenet@kym.net> Cc: 'St. Joseph's College Ombaci OB's Mailing List' <ombaci...@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, 7 April 2014, 8:50 Subject: [WestNileNet] West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations Dear Brothers & Sisters, Reference is made to the above subject, some of you might have read about it or watched some clips in the media, Where West Nile marks 100 years as part of Uganda. Following previous discussions in parliament, among the LC 5’s of West Nile, MAYANK and the general population of the people of West Nile it was agreed to have West Nile day and to be initiated by the West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations. The organization of this celebration started in the third quarter of 2013, but was briefly interrupted by some unavoidable circumstances, it was however resolved in a West Nile Parliamentary Forum meeting that the celebration be held and later - April 01, 2014 - in a meeting where the West Nile Parliamentary Forum, LC 5’s & the representatives of the organizing committee were in attendance, it was agreed, that the day be celebrated in April 21, 2014 in Arua. The following activities are planned to take place during the centenary year (April 2014 – April 2015). The procession of the “West Nile @ 100 Centenary Torch” This will be launched at the Parliament of Uganda (April 14, 2014) and the torch transported to West Nile where it will move around all the constituencies of West Nile and finally received in Arua. The “Celebrating our heritage; Providing hope for the future - Symposium” This symposium (April 19, 2014) will primarily be to unpack the theme and launch activities that will be initiated at the celebration and form a course of activities for the next 100 years. The Celebration “West Nile @ 100 Centenary Celebrations” This will take place April 21, 2014 at Arua Hill grounds it is expected that the President of the Republic of Uganda will grace this occasion. The following activities will continue after the launch of the centenary year April 2014 – April 2015 1. Commemorative Events § Corporate exhibitions § Centenary football league § Cultural Performers Competition § Theme Song Competition § Symposia § West Nile Beauty Pageant 2. History & Heritage Programme § Art Expos and Essay, debate, poems, quiz, drama, exhibition, cultural galas for learning institutions § Photo exhibition § Documentary on West Nile Heritage § Publication of the history of West Nile § Mapping Heritage sites 3. Legacy projects § Museum § Monument § state of the Art ICT center § Youth employment project We however are challenged by a limited ground force and limited funds, we therefore invite all West Nilers and friends of West Nile to contribute at least 1,000/= Uganda Shillings using the following method; MTN Mobile Money to Mobile Number +256782717945 = Prof. Christine Dranzua (also the treasurer of the Central Organizing Committee), very importantly indicate reason: WN@100. If you would like to participate as a company or organization please feel free to contact me = Richard Okuti Boroa +256-77-2-725252 or +256-75-2-725252. Lastly if you find interest in supporting the organization of the various activities we invite you to a special general meeting at Uganda Museum on Tuesday April 08, 2014 at 5:00pm. Feel free to forward this message to other West Nile Forums including Koboko Net, School associations and others. Kind regards Richard Okuti Coordinator – Kampala Sub-Committee ---- Asili Richlands – advertising, events, e-business, research & strategy Mobile: +256772725252 Website: <http://www.asili.co.ug/> www.asili.co.ug _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list WestNileNet@kym.net http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________
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