Lira City, July 29, 2024 – In a move that is set to revolutionize sports development in Lira City, Assistant Resident City Commissioner Bonny Otucu met with the tycondo and kickboxing team at the former Akii Bua stadium. The meeting, which was attended by players from various locations within Lira, including Town College, marked a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to promote sports and community engagement.
During his remarks, Otucu commended the players for their dedication to kickboxing and tycondo, emphasizing the importance of discipline and hard work in achieving success. He also acknowledged the team’s contributions to security during large gatherings in the community, noting their assistance to the police in maintaining law and order.
Otucu cautioned the players against being exploited by self-seekers during the 2026 campaigns, urging them to form organized groups to benefit from government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the Empowerment of Youth Opportunities (EMYOOGA). The players, in turn, pledged their support for President Museveni and Woman MP Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero’s re-election in 2026.
Dr. Aceng Ocero’s political team revealed plans to arrange a meeting between Dr. Aceng and the players in the coming weeks, demonstrating her commitment to engaging with the community. This meeting highlights the importance of sports in promoting discipline and community involvement, as well as the need for leaders to support and empower local talent.
The meeting between Otucu and the tycondo and kickboxing team is a powerful example of the impact that leaders can have on their communities. By promoting sports development and empowering the youth, leaders like Otucu and Dr. Aceng Ocero are building a brighter future for Lira City and the country at large.