Lira, Uganda | The Technology and Innovations Minister of the Lango Cultural Institution, Robert Olet Egwea, has called for a shift in the recruitment strategy at the Presidential Skilling Hub based at Lira University.
During a recent visit to the hub, Olet commended the program for its impact but suggested that trainee selection should be done through the cultural institution rather than the current district-based system.
He argued that involving the cultural institution would ensure fair representation, allowing each clan in Lango to nominate beneficiaries, thereby spreading the benefits more evenly across the region.
He believes that this model would promote inclusivity and give every community a sense of ownership in the initiative, strengthening the role of the cultural institution in championing youth empowerment.
The Presidential Skilling Hub in Lira is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping young Ugandans with practical skills in fields like carpentry, tailoring, welding, mechanics, and ICT.
The proposal is expected to spark further discussion on how best to localize and equitably distribute government-led development programs.
