The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Hellen Seku, has called on students to embrace patriotism, discipline, and hard work as essential values for national development.
Seku made the remarks while passing out 2,784 students who completed a patriotism development course at Kitebi Secondary School on March 27, 2026.
She urged learners to support government programmes regardless of political affiliation, emphasizing that national progress depends on collective responsibility rather than division.
“Every citizen has a duty to serve the nation with integrity,” Seku said, cautioning students against corruption and shortcuts to success.
She encouraged members of the school’s Patriotism Club to go beyond theoretical learning and develop innovations that can benefit their communities.
On education, Seku warned against negative attitudes toward schooling and urged students to make the most of available opportunities to build their future.
She also highlighted the importance of national unity, calling on learners to prioritise national identity over tribal differences and promote peaceful coexistence.
Seku stressed the value of cultural identity, encouraging students to take pride in local languages such as Lusoga.
On economic transformation, she outlined four key sectors critical to job creation and wealth generation: commercial agriculture, industrialisation, services, and ICT.
She further described the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as a productive force contributing to national development through initiatives like Luwero Industries.
Seku concluded by underscoring the importance of peace and security as a foundation for investment and sustainable development, urging students to play an active role in building a united and prosperous Uganda.
