By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda
KAMPALA, UGANDA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Mr. Don Vincent Bwana, the Head of Protocol at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat, and his wife, Mrs. Beatrice, upon their marriage, describing their decision to enter holy matrimony at a young and energetic stage of their lives as a demonstration of focus, maturity and readiness to embrace responsibility.
The President’s message was delivered by the Minister in Charge of the Office of the President, Hon. Milly Babalanda, who represented him at the couple’s wedding ceremony yesterday.
On behalf of President Museveni, Hon. Babalanda conveyed warm congratulations and greetings from the President, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, and the entire staff of the Office of the President.
In his message, President Museveni expressed his pleasure at having been invited to share in the couple’s special occasion and congratulated the newlyweds, whom he affectionately referred to as his bazzukulu, for making the important decision to enter into holy matrimony.
“This is a sign of focus and readiness to take up responsibility, which is a yearning of parents for their children. The choice you have made is between you and God, and before all of us. We believe that you will make it work and that it will yield fruits in the years to come,” the President said.
President Museveni emphasised that a successful marriage requires mutual commitment, trust and shared responsibility. He encouraged Mr. Bwana and his wife to support one another as they build their family and raise a responsible generation founded on strong values, knowledge and wisdom.
The President urged the couple to draw from the values instilled in them by their respective families, educational backgrounds and institutions that have nurtured them over the years, expressing confidence that they would become exemplary members of their communities.
He also commended Mr. Bwana for his contribution to national development through his service as Head of Protocol at the NRM Secretariat.
President Museveni applauded him for his hard work, loyalty, diligence and patriotism, and expressed appreciation for his continued commitment to serving the country.
“Since you have now got a pillar of support as your wife, and since both of you are serving in government offices, I trust that this union will help you excel to greater heights in life, nurture responsible children of this nation and become an example to other people, especially the youth,” he said.
The President encouraged the newlyweds to strike a healthy balance between serving their country and pursuing their family aspirations while working towards a prosperous future free from poverty.
He further challenged them to take the NRM message of hard work and the principle of “No More Sleep” to their respective communities, reminding them that they are ambassadors of the Movement whose conduct and example should inspire others, particularly young people.
President Museveni also extended special appreciation to the parents of the newlyweds, particularly the late Bwana Yeko, whom he described as his friend. He commended the parents for the guidance, support and values they imparted to their children, enabling them to appreciate the importance of family commitment and matrimonial responsibility.
In conclusion, the President prayed for God’s blessings upon the new marriage and asked the Almighty to guide the couple as they build their lives together and pursue their shared aspirations.
“May God bless your marriage,” President Museveni wished the newlyweds.
In a special gesture of support towards the couple’s marriage and future development, President Museveni contributed cows worth UGX 10 million.
The occasion was graced by wonderful speeches and tributes from several distinguished personalities, including Ps. Robert Kayanja; Ambassador Hon. Barbara Nekesa, NRM Treasurer; Hon. Milly Babalanda, Minister for the Presidency, representing H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; Hon. Naigaga; Hon. Kawalya and members of EALA; Hon. Gabriel, former MP for Arua; Hon. Jackson Ntwatwa; Hon. Dr. Rosemary Sseninde; Hon. Phiona Nakku, National Female Workers MP, as well as officials from the NRM Secretariat, URA, State House Protocol, relatives, friends and other dignitaries who joined Mr. Don Vincent Bwana and Mrs. Beatrice in celebrating the beginning of their new journey as husband and wife.
By HICGI News Agency
