The UPDF Chief of Defence Forces, Gen David Muhoozi has called for the joint commitment to preserve the achievements of the country’s security agencies.
The remarks were made in a speech read for him by Maj Gen Sam Kiwanuka at this year’s edition of the CDF cup at Masaka recreation grounds.
Gen Muhoozi said that Uganda People’s Defence forces has relied on its discipline to build a professional army that respects civilians and has an eye for development at the same time.
He said discipline and physical fitness are great allies.
“Discipline is crucial within the UPDF doctrine for one to have the expected results,” he said.
He said a physically fit mind generates results that can be tapped into Socio economic transformation.
He expressed his gratitude for the good relationship between the force and civilians.
He further encouraged participants to look at sports as a business that can be explored by enhancing remarkable cooperation amongst units and formations.
The UPDF chief of education, sports and culture and commander of the 2nd infantry division Brig. Gen Francis Takirwa commended the local community for embracing the function.
He thanked the UPDF leadership for supporting all preparations that culminated into the 12 editions of the CDF cup.
He told the gathering that the CDF football cup Tournament is rotational in nature and mainly aimed at promoting civil military cooperation, physical fitness and respect among others.
