{UAH} I am least paid President but rich because of agriculture – H.E Yoweri K Museveni
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President Yoweri Museveni has said despite being one of the least paid
Presidents in Africa, he is a rich man because of what he earns from
Agriculture. Museveni is considered one of the largest cattle keepers
and traders in the country.
"Your President is one of the least paid on the continent. Although I
earn little from your government, I'm a rich man from agriculture.
When I tell you that commercial agriculture is wealth. I am telling
you what I know," he said.
The President was referring to a report by the Africa Review that
compiled and analyzed salaries of African leaders to try and see the
relationship between those in power and the governed. The highest paid
leader is Paul Biya who earns US$610,000 while the least paid is
Sierra Leone's President who earns US$12,000. President Museveni's
salary was put at US$15,000.
The President today kick-started his working tour to promote the
Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) campaign in Teso Region. The campaign
is aimed at ensuring that households have at least one
income-generating project to boost income and food security.
While addressing a mammoth rally at the Boma Grounds at the district
headquarters in Bukedea district, the President urged the people of
Teso to engage in modern agro production for them to be able to
realize wealth adding the infrastructure development in place such as
roads, electricity, schools and medical facilities among others is
development but not individual wealth.
He urged the people of Bukedea to use peace and security ushered in by
the NRM government to work and create wealth, saying that previously
the region was full of insecurity caused by rebels because of bad past
governments.
"This peace and the development that you have must be taken advantage
of to create wealth. With Peace and development, the future of this
country is very bright. I appeal to each of you to engage in a wealth
creation project," he said.
He said that the NRM government is considering introducing skills
development for unemployed graduates at government cost to address the
problem of unemployment among the youth.
Before the rally, the President toured a progressive farmer Ms.
Ikiring Deborah a teacher by profession who rears poultry for eggs and
earns Shs 12m per year as profit. The president gave her four Fresian
cows to boost her project. Later, the President also commissioned a
class room block constructed at St Thereza Primary School, Okunguru by
Government of Uganda with a loan from the World Bank. He urged
students to remain health and guard their lives against the deadly HIV
and AIDS.
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Presidents in Africa, he is a rich man because of what he earns from
Agriculture. Museveni is considered one of the largest cattle keepers
and traders in the country.
"Your President is one of the least paid on the continent. Although I
earn little from your government, I'm a rich man from agriculture.
When I tell you that commercial agriculture is wealth. I am telling
you what I know," he said.
The President was referring to a report by the Africa Review that
compiled and analyzed salaries of African leaders to try and see the
relationship between those in power and the governed. The highest paid
leader is Paul Biya who earns US$610,000 while the least paid is
Sierra Leone's President who earns US$12,000. President Museveni's
salary was put at US$15,000.
The President today kick-started his working tour to promote the
Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) campaign in Teso Region. The campaign
is aimed at ensuring that households have at least one
income-generating project to boost income and food security.
While addressing a mammoth rally at the Boma Grounds at the district
headquarters in Bukedea district, the President urged the people of
Teso to engage in modern agro production for them to be able to
realize wealth adding the infrastructure development in place such as
roads, electricity, schools and medical facilities among others is
development but not individual wealth.
He urged the people of Bukedea to use peace and security ushered in by
the NRM government to work and create wealth, saying that previously
the region was full of insecurity caused by rebels because of bad past
governments.
"This peace and the development that you have must be taken advantage
of to create wealth. With Peace and development, the future of this
country is very bright. I appeal to each of you to engage in a wealth
creation project," he said.
He said that the NRM government is considering introducing skills
development for unemployed graduates at government cost to address the
problem of unemployment among the youth.
Before the rally, the President toured a progressive farmer Ms.
Ikiring Deborah a teacher by profession who rears poultry for eggs and
earns Shs 12m per year as profit. The president gave her four Fresian
cows to boost her project. Later, the President also commissioned a
class room block constructed at St Thereza Primary School, Okunguru by
Government of Uganda with a loan from the World Bank. He urged
students to remain health and guard their lives against the deadly HIV
and AIDS.
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or Abbey Semuwemba at: abbeysemuwemba@gmail.com.
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