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VP Alupo urges investors to employ more Ugandans
The directorate of industrial training officials led by the acting executive director, Mr Patrick Byakatonda (left) and the Board chairperson Ruth Biyinzika (centre) receiving the best TVET institution of 2021 visionaries award presented by the Vice President Jessica Alupo (2nd left). PHOTOS/ SHABIBAH NAKIRIGYA
Vice President Jessica Alupo has asked investors to recruit more Ugandans in their companies to reduce the level of unemployment.
She made the remarks during the 9th Visionaries of Uganda awards 2021 under the theme: ‘Recognising continued social economic transformation of Uganda and strengthening the fundamentals of the economy to achieve Uganda Vision 2040 amidst Covid-19 challenges’ in Kampala at the weekend.
Ms Alupo said unemployment is still a challenge, especially among the youth.
Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL)receiving the award as the overall 2021 Best Visionary Agro-Processing and Manufacturing Company
“Through technology and innovations, we have produced several youth who have skills and I am sure they are ready to produce good results,” Ms Alupo said.
She added that this year’s theme underlined the direction the country is focusing on, which is attaining a middle income status.
“Significant and observable interventions testify the achievement and support given to the investors by the government in form of infrastructural development,” the vice president said.
Ms Alupo added that government will continue to guarantee a conducive working environment for all people working in Uganda and enact good laws and policies that are favourable for all Ugandans.
“Government will also continue to provide peace and security, which is fundamental for any development process to take place,” she said.
Bidco Uganda Limited was announced as the overall 2021 best visionary agro-processing and manufacturing company.
