241 beneficiaries in the Lango Sub-Region graduated from the Huawei Digitruck Project in a ceremony attended by the Government Chief Whip; Hon. Denis Obua as the Chief Guest, Huawei Uganda Deputy Managing Director; Gao Jian, and guests from different local leadership of the Sub-region.
At the graduation ceremony held at Boma Grounds in Alebtong, Hon. Obua congratulated the graduands handing them a token of appreciation for representing the people of the Lango sub-region in acquiring computer skills.
In his remarks, Obua appreciated the cordial relationship between the Government of Uganda and the Government of the People’s Republic of China. He reminded all the attendees that the Huawei Digitruck Project was launched by President Museveni in 2023 signifying the fact that Uganda greatly supports the digital agenda for its people.
He further said, “For the beneficiaries of the project, you should look out for some opportunities —for example, the government will need digitally skilled people for the census and other opportunities in other sectors that need people with such digital skills in their respective regions.” “This is a clear manifestation that ICT is a very important aspect of our lives.”
The Huawei Uganda Digitruck project which is part of the Huawei TECH4ALL initiative is aligned with Uganda’s 2040 vision, the National Development Plan, and the Education Digital Agenda Strategy all aimed at transforming the East African state into a digital village.
The training in the Lango Sub-Region started on February 16th, 2024 completing on March 5th, 2024. The cohort comprised of students, teachers, farmers, and civil servants such as health workers & government officers.
Huawei Uganda’s Deputy Managing Director, Gao Jian in his remarks said, “Through ICT skilling, these beneficiaries have become architects of their destiny.” Further adding “We are officially witnessing the fruits of our initial meeting Hon. Obua —we are here presenting 241 Ugandans graduating from this program here in the Lango Sub-Region and recognize that ICT education is not a luxury but a necessity.”
Jian appreciated Hon. Obua and the local leadership of the Lango Sub-Region for the warm welcome received for the Huawei Digitruck Project in Alebtong and for ensuring that its people benefit from ICT skills. He concluded by congratulating the beneficiaries reminding them that they are not alone but are part of a global community, connected by the invisible threads of technology.
He also encouraged all the beneficiaries to join hands and have a fully connected and intelligent world through the skills they have gained —starting by using it to improve themselves and eventually have a better Uganda.
