The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the youth to vote for leaders that lobby for them, saying opposition MPs are self-centred.
He made the remarks while meeting the youth leaders from Bukedi region that is Budaka, Busia, Butaleja, Butebo, Kibuku, Tororo, and Pallisa Districts.
In the past, Museveni said they have invested in Youth through programs like; Emyooga, Youth Livelihood Fund, etc. About 106b was lent to various youth groups across the country.
“We are now turning to train them to gain skills that they can use to work in factories or service sectors or start their own cottage businesses. I have personally piloted a skilling programme for the youth and women throughout the five divisions of Kampala,” said Museveni.
Having registered commendable success in Kampala, Museveni said NRM is going to roll out the skilling project throughout the country through the establishment of the zonal industrial hubs.
“Each centre will have an intake capacity of between 200 and 300 with dormitories to accommodate those coming from afar. Those living nearby will be day scholars. This youth and women skilling program will be implemented in conjunction with the industrial parks (Some of them have been set up already like in Mbale, Namanve, Kapeeka),” he said.
Museveni said those who want to put their skills to use, by establishing cottage industries, will be facilitated (with finances, technology, standards and quality assurance) to set up a cottage linked to the cluster implemented by the industrial park.
“Those who prefer to work in the established industries or elsewhere on farms, workshops, garages or carpentries will find it easier to get jobs,” he said.