Kaliro: The leadership of Abasoga Nseete at Uganda Martyrs school of nursing in Kaliro district was Sunday, May 26, 2024, transitioned. The instruments of power were exchanged from the outgoing leaders to the new cabinet.
The colourful function organized at the school campus in Bulamogi chiefdom featured Mr Tomasi Kanya Ngobi, the chairperson emeritus Abasoga Nseete, successfully handing over power to the new Nseete chief, Stanley Kemba. The Abasoga Nseete boss at an institution and university is named “Mudhadhu,” a traditional title that describes the difference of any other leader in society.
The event presided over by Mr Paul Kalikwani Makakanyara, the Bugiri district Resident District Commissioner (RDC), was graced by a delegation of executive members from Busoga Kingdom Youths Council (BKYC). Shining in traditional attires, the delegation was led by Mr Yafesi Bairukireki, hosted by Bulamogi youths representatives, Ivan Musiba and Benjamin Kula Imran.
The school’s Abasoga Nseete that unites learners belonging to Busoga ethnic group was initiated in 2018 by Mr Brian Wambuzi and Eva Namuwaya. Abasoga Nseete is known for bringing together Busoga learners at lower and higher institutions of learning, including universities, to promote their culture.
Paul Makakanyara, who was also a Mudhadhu at Kaliro National Teacher’s College (NTC) in 2003, said the cultural leadership significantly nurtured him to his apparent level of political leadership. He urged the Nseete leaders to maintain their administration skills for future governorship.
“Let us utilize this traditional leadership in institutions very well. I was nurtured by such leadership since I was once a Mudhadhu. In fact, leadership starts from childhood. If one gains a leadership position when they have no background of administration, that person is a gambler in leadership,” stated Mr Kalikwani.
He commended the presence of BKYC delegation, who represents the youths to the Kingdom. Makakanyara says it signifies unity amongst the young generation compared to the ancient age group that he alleged that only created disunity in Busoga.
“I am impressed by BKYC. These youths have challenged me because little did I know that you are doing a great role in bringing together your fellow youth. The first Basoga created disorganisations at the Kingdom when they started differences of chiefdoms, but now i can see you are in Bulamogiand, and they have welcomed you,” he said.
The RDC tasked BKYC to refrain from distressing differences of political, religious, and traditional affiliations. He commended institutions for admitting and permitting students to showcase and promote their culture.
“I appreciate students for upholding your cultural values at school. Nseete signifies the tribe and their respective culture in a community,” he added.
The BKYC boss, Mr Yafesi Bairukireki, emphasised the importance of unity, understanding, and promoting the Busoga culture and prioritising education for socio-economic transformation. He said their journey of uniting and advocating for the youths across the Busoga Kingdom remains relevant and underway.
“We are here today for Busoga. Baba Kyabazinga loves us, and he tells us the young people to love our culture. I assure you that we shall feel well if we understand our culture and promote it,” said Mr Bairukireki, who emphasised the importance of further education.
According to Tomasi Kanya Ngobi, the outgoing Mudhadhu, they have since extended and implemented the agendas of Basoga Nseete both at their institutions and outside.
“I am happy that we have created friendship from several institutions in Busoga. We went to Iganga School of Nursing, Kaliro Technical, and also hosted the region elections of Nseete here at Uganda Martyrs. This is a very big achievement to us, and I appeal to you, my successor, to effectively serve than me,” he said.
Representing Elijjah Kagoda Dhikusooka, the Kaliro district boss, Peter Mugalya, applauded the hospitality of Basoga Nseete, who admitted the existence of other groups from different ethnic groups. Representatives of Itesots, Bamasaba, Bagwere, and different tribes from the Western region were present.
The LC5, however, pledged support to the students pursuing their national certificate in nursing and other medical faculties. He said nurses shall not grapple to find employments yet the government emphasises science education.
