Lira, Uganda – The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Regional Coordinator for Lango, Ms. Prossy Langol, alongside the Bazzukulu Coordinator have this morning engaged with the Lango Musicians Association in a crucial meeting aimed at exploring opportunities for artists within government programs.
The discussions, held at the invitation of Mr. Ogom Emmy, also known as Bloodmoon, the association’s chairman, focused on musicians’ economic empowerment, mobilization strategies for government initiatives, and reflections on the recent Presidential Wealth Creation Tour in the Lango sub-region.
The musicians expressed their commitment to supporting government programs but highlighted the need for structured assistance to access funding, training, and business opportunities. They also pledged to play a more active role in sensitizing communities about development initiatives. In a significant show of political alignment, the association collectively endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the 2026 elections and beyond.
Following the meeting, the ONC delegation proceeded to Adyel Day and Boarding Primary School, where they met with the headteacher, Mr. Isaac Otoa. The visit aimed to assess the school’s enrollment, academic performance, and pressing challenges.
With an enrollment of 1,694 pupils—852 girls and 842 boys—Adyel Day and Boarding Primary School has emerged as a beacon of academic excellence in the region. According to the headteacher, in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), the school registered 147 candidates, achieving impressive results: 83 pupils attained Division 1, while 64 secured Division 2. Mr. Otoa attributed this success to rigorous teacher supervision, student discipline, and regular capacity-building workshops for educators.
However, he noted that the school grapples with significant challenges, particularly a shortage of government-paid teachers. “Of the 45 teachers currently serving at the school, only 25 are on the government payroll, while 20 are employed under the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) arrangement,” the headteacher explained, adding that PTA teachers often leave for better-paying opportunities, leading to frequent staffing gaps.
The headteacher further highlighted that financial constraints compound the school’s struggles. For example, in 2024, the institution received a Universal Primary Education (UPE) grant of UGX 11.6 million and is still awaiting the first-quarter disbursement. To bridge funding gaps, parents contribute UGX 149,000 per term for day learners and UGX 240,000 for boarding students.
“The fees cover meals, teacher wages, medical care, exams, and development initiatives. In a collective effort to improve infrastructure, parents donated 460 bags of cement last year to construct a perimeter wall, yet an additional 200 bags are still needed to complete the project,” he added.
The ONC Coordinators acknowledged the school’s achievements while emphasizing the urgent need for intervention. They pledged to advocate for an increase in government-paid teaching staff to reduce dependence on PTA teachers. Additionally, they recommended exploring partnerships with NGOs and corporate sponsors to supplement teacher salaries and improve infrastructure.
On the musicians’ front, the coordinators committed to engaging relevant authorities to facilitate their inclusion in government wealth creation programs. They also encouraged the artists to use their influence in mobilizing communities for national development initiatives.
