The Archbishop of Uganda the Rt. Rev, Kazimba Mugalu has urged the government to allow worship centres in the barracks to enable soldiers access spiritual nourishment more easily.
While presiding over the thanksgiving service at the National Defence College, in Njeru Buikwe district, Archbishop Kaziimba Mugalu said even uniformed men and women need God.
Kaziimba argued that communing with their spirituality will help members of the force to better live up to Uganda’s motto, “For God and my Country,” as they execute their duties.
He urged the soldiers to stay true to their training and avoid vices like alcoholism, drug abuse, and promiscuity which compromises them.
The pioneer intake of 19 senior UPDF officers are due to sit their final examinations next week and the service was to wish them well as they prepare to sit their exams and complete their course in January 2023 as the first class of the newly inaugurated college.
The College Commandant Maj. Gen Francis Okello said that officers have been undergoing training in national security and a master’s program from Makerere University.
The Undersecretary Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Edith Buturo revealed that the government is committed to make the National defence College, a centre of excellence.
