Pallisa, Uganda | Pallisa District Local Government on Tuesday held a formal handover at the Chief Administrative Officer’s office, with Mr. Alex Majeme passing the instruments of office to Mr. Emmanuel Ofwono, the incoming CAO from Namutumba District.
The ceremony held at Pallisa district council Chambers was attended by the district political leaders led by Hon. Okiria Ben the district chairperson of Pallisa district, all heads of departments and witnessed by Resident District Commissioner Mr. Dikshooka Majid.
Outgoing CAO: Mr.Majeme expressed gratitude and the team work he had while serving in Pallisa.
Mr. Majeme thanked the Pallisa team for their cooperation and announced his redeployment to Oyam District which was going to be effective immediately.
“I am grateful for the support I received here in Pallisa. I urge all staff to extend the same cooperation to Mr. Ofwono to ensure continuity and improved service delivery, transfers are normal because one does the same lateral service”, he said.
Mr. Ofwono Emmanuel who was transferred from Namutumba district lauded the Pallisa team for the warm welcome and pledged to work with them in accordance with the established guidelines for accountability and service delivery results.
“I have come to serve the people of Pallisa. My priority is to strengthen systems, tighten supervision, and ensure that every government programme delivers tangible benefits to our communities,” Ofwono stated.
Hon.Okiria Ben the LC5 thanked Majeme for the time and good work he exhibited while in Pallisa.
“In case of toe stepping let’s learn to forgive and forget because we shall always meet interact and share experiences. For Mr.Ofwono we usher you to be a focal person to all government programs and endeavour to curb whatever form of corruption” Okiria said.
Mr. Dikshooka Majid the Pallisa RDC commended both officers for a seamless transition and called for unity across technical, political, and security teams.
On change in leadership, he said:
changes in public service are normal and should be embraced.
However, one of the junior staff working at the district lzuded Majeme for being the CAO who who unearthed their benefits which were not getting.
“Kindly leave me anonymous for the sensitivity of my small job but fact remains Mr.Majeme of all CAOs whom I have served under is the man who felt for our remuneration support and I am sure Mr Ofwono will make it even better”, she stated.
Mr.Waswa Sam from Kamuge town council urged the new CAO to continue with the withdrawal of contracts and tenders from civil servants who have denied them opportunities.