The National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign task force in Nebbi District has wrapped up its final preparations ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign rally slated for tomorrow.
State Minister for Mineral Development and Nebbi Woman MP flag bearer, Phiona Nyamutoro, said all mobilization efforts have been completed from the grassroots to ensure a strong turnout.
“Today, we held our final coordination meeting with sub-county NRM chairpersons and local leaders to fine-tune our mobilization strategy, especially on timekeeping since the rally begins early,” Nyamutoro told reporters on Friday.
She emphasized that Nebbi is ready to showcase its unwavering support for President Museveni, describing the rally as a “celebration of his legacy.”
“In Nebbi, this isn’t just a campaign event — it’s a show of gratitude for the President’s leadership. Our people are fully behind him,” she said.
Nyamutoro noted that Museveni’s visit to Nebbi is primarily to thank the district for its consistent loyalty to the NRM, adding that the region has benefited from several government initiatives over the years.
“For two decades, Nebbi had no ministerial representation. Today, we have a minister and several leaders in key positions. The President also commissioned the Nebbi substation last year, officially connecting West Nile to the national power grid,” she highlighted.
The Minister further cited ongoing infrastructure projects such as the upgrading of the Nebbi–Goli Road (16km) and plans for a new industrial park at Omvoro Village, Nyaravur Sub-county, expected to boost agro-processing and industrial growth in the next financial year.
She also called for greater investment in health and education, including the elevation of Nebbi General Hospital to a regional referral hospital and increased funding for public schools.
“With better healthcare, education, and financial empowerment through the revised Parish Development Model, Nebbi will soon be unstoppable,” she added.
As Minister for Mineral Development, Nyamutoro also revealed that new mineral deposits have been identified in the district, which the government plans to explore for community benefit.
Meanwhile, Padyere County MP Isaac Otimgiu said Nebbi is ready to outperform other regions in mobilization.
“We’ve seen what was done in Lango, but Nebbi is setting a new standard. Mobilization has gone through every structure — from PDM groups to women and youth leagues. People are coming voluntarily because they believe in the cause,” he said.
Otimgiu also discussed Nebbi’s ongoing urban transformation, noting that the district is catching up with its neighbors Zombo and Pakwach in infrastructure development.
“This year, most of our municipal roads have been tarmacked, and work is ongoing on the Nyee–Nebbi and Nebbi–Tuarua roads. Nebbi is becoming a model town in West Nile,” he said.
President Museveni is scheduled to address the people of Nebbi on Saturday morning as part of his nationwide campaign trail.
