{UAH} LORD ANDREW BENEDICTO ADIMOLA OF LACORSHIRE: THE FATHER OF UGANDA's INDEPENDENCE

Today, I present to you a man that  ushered Uganda into independence but was very much underated in Ugandan politics. From very humble beginnings in a Catholic family, Lord Andrew conquered the World through hardwork and dedication to serve his Country running into trouble many times for his deligency. Here is his impressive success profile:

Lived 1924-2012

1935 Junior Elementary Vernacular school

1936-1939 Elementary Vernacular School

1939-1941 Junior Secondary School at Sacred Heart Seminary Lacor and later St. Aloysius College Nyapea due to war in Acholiland

1942-1945 Primary Teacher Training at St. Joseph's College

1946-48 Teacher at Ngetta Fatima College Lango

1949-1950 Teacher at St. Aloysius College Nyapea

1951-1953 Bachelor's Degree in Education (Geography/History) major from Markerere College

1954 Teacher at St. Joseph's Junior Secondary School

1956-1958 Education Officer West Nile and Madi

1958-61 Education Officer Lango

1961-1964 Governor Agent of Uganda becoming First Black Diplomat based in London when he opened the Uganda Office at Trafalgar Square.

1965 Foriegn Affairs Permanent Secretary

1966-1968 Permanent Secretary for Animals, Industries, Games and Fisheries

1968-1970 Ministry of Culture and Community Development

1971 Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education before Idi Amin took over

1971-1974 Retained stewardship of Ministry of Education but fled to exile in Kenya where he worked to oversee refugees from Uganda, Somali and Sudan under Mwai Kibaki his OB.

1979 After plotting downfall of Idi Amin and backing Obote II regime, he became Minister for Construction and Rehabilitation and later head of Uganda Cement Corporation after the fall of Idi Amin

1980-1985 Successful Farmer but lost everything in War to looting by NRA, yet to be compensated.

1985 Plotted downfall of Obote II Regime

1992 Imprisoned by Museveni Regime but won the case

1994 Constituent Assembly Member of Gulu Municipality (Beat Mao to the seat)

1995 One of the framers of Uganda Constitution

1996-2012 Private Citizen, retired from public and involved in business but remained strong Democratic Party Member.

Greatest Achievements:

Besides everything else highlighted the greatest thing Lord Andrew did was to recieve documents and instruments of power of Uganda's independence after being airlifted from Lira to Kampala in 1961 and then later proceeding to London and opening Uganda's diplomatic office at Trafalgar Square as Governor Agent.

He then prepared organisation of Independence delegates for Uganda Constitutional Conference in London in 1962 liaising between House of Commons and Lords sitting in every debate concerning Uganda. Eventually independence was agreed and Lord Andrew was flown from London to Uganda to deliver the instruments of power and flown back to London on the same day.

He is also responsible for establishing the highly successful government ranching schemes of Aswa, Ago, Acholi, Maruzi and Ankole following a successful cattle breeding programme.

2008 Awarded Pioneer Achiever and Trailblazer in Education and Sports by Pincer Group.

2011 Medal of Independence Veterans by Government of Uganda

He was a great politician,  educator and father of Eight. I was lucky to be a student of Accounting of his daughter Hellen.

Lessons we learn from Lord Andrew

Lord Andrew was a very principaled, disciplined, humble and honest man. He gave and expected respect back, many are familiar that the front seat of all Lacor taxis were reserved for him at one point. He was hardworking and loved his community dearly hence had a very active community life even after retiring. His success profile portrays a lot of focus and determination. Hence Lord Andrew Benedicto Adimola the father of Ugandan Independence we remember you and draw inspiration from your life today. Thank you for your service.

--

"When a man is stung by a bee, he doesn't set off to destroy all beehives"

--
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
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ugandans at Heart (UAH) Community" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ugandans-at-heart/CAFxDTfpTHW88M1sgb0147F7fvSKEftVYeLwqU-qWP7ti-iaLZQ%40mail.gmail.com.