Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among visited the house of the previous Speaker, late Jacob Oulanyah, in Omoro District and laid a wreath on his grave.
Among made the go to on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 accompanied by Government Chief Whip,Hon. Hamson Obua, Commissioner Solomon Silwany, Kilak North MP Hon. Anthony Akol, Tochi County MP Peter Oko and, Omoro District Woman Representative, Hon. Catherine Lamwaka.
The space MP and son of the late, Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah was additionally current.
A quick prayer session was led by Bishop Emeritus of Northern Uganda Johnson Gakumba, who learn from Proverbs 3:5-6, urging Speaker Among to proceed trusting within the Lord and acknowledging him in all her endeavours.
“Do not overlook how God has lifted you from one stage to a different. Continue to belief in Him, and don’t lean by yourself understanding, however in all of your methods, acknowledge Him,” Bishop Gakumba suggested.
He expressed confidence that God, who referred to as Speaker Among to serve, would assist her fulfil her duties efficiently.
Nathan Okori, the late Oulanyah’s father praised Parliament and the federal government for his or her help since his son’s passing. However, he famous that the home and tasks Oulanyah had been engaged on have stalled since his dying and appealed to the federal government for help in finishing them.
Speaker Among assured the household that the federal government and Parliament stay dedicated to supporting them. She pledged that throughout the regional sitting in Gulu, the difficulty of finishing the late Speaker’s home can be addressed.
“We promised to help the household, and I hope we have now not disillusioned. We have ensured that Oulanyah’s kids have entry to schooling and employment,” she stated.
The Speaker additionally emphasised the importance of the upcoming regional sitting in Gulu, stating that it will not solely enhance the native economic system but additionally spotlight necessary regional points.
“The sitting in Gulu, like all our sittings, follows the legislation. Parliament isn’t just a constructing in Kampala; we will convene anyplace on this nation. Bringing Parliament to Gulu is a chance for the area to learn from internet hosting it,” she added.
She added that the sitting additionally affords members of Parliament and workers, lots of whom have by no means been to Gulu, an opportunity to discover the area and contribute to its growth.
“We are elected by the individuals, and it’s only proper that we carry Parliament nearer to them. Those who could select to boycott won’t cease this from occurring,” she asserted.
Parliament’s first regional sitting in Gulu is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 August to Friday, 30 August, 2024.
The session goals to carry Parliament nearer to the individuals, with subsequent sittings deliberate for the East, West, and Central areas.
The Gulu session shall be held at Kaunda Grounds, specializing in the northern area’s issues.
