Editorial
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has emphasized the importance of patriotism training in schools, describing it as a critical tool for sharpening the ideological consciousness of young Ugandans and preparing them to become responsible citizens committed to national development.
Speaking during the pass-out ceremony of patriotism trainees at King’s College, Budo today, Ms. Seku urged students to embrace positive values, discipline, and love for their country.
“It is our time to be ideologically sharpened, change our mindset to positive thinking, and be responsible, hardworking at all times, and avoid harmful behaviors like drug abuse, excessive alcohol consumption, and corruption,” she said.
A total of 2,513 participants, including 113 teachers and staff members of King’s College Budo, completed the week-long Patriotism Ideological Development Course organized by the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps.
The training featured civic education sessions, mentorship, and lectures by senior UPDF officers and other facilitators.
According to Ms. Seku, the training seeks to instill values such as hard work, discipline, ethical conduct, mutual respect, patriotism, financial literacy, health awareness, moral integrity, and knowledge of Uganda’s political history and economy.
“You will achieve many things when you respect your teachers, your parents, and the community,” she said.
The Commissioner also cautioned students against engaging in destructive strikes and acts of violence in schools, saying patriotism-trained students should instead become champions of discipline and peaceful engagement.
