Dr. Yona Baguma has been appointed the new Director General of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO).
The appointment was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze in accordance with the NARO Act, 2005. Baguma will replace Dr Ambrose Agona who is set to retire.
“Glad to announce to the agricultural research community, & all stakeholders of Ministry of Agriculture,that in accordance with the NARO law, I have appointed Dr Yona Baguma as new DG NARO to replace Dr Ambrose Agona who retires on 21st April 2023,” Tumwebaze tweeted.
He applauded Agona for his efforts in leading the agricultural research agenda and wished his successor all the best.
“NARO continues to develop highly resilient seed varieties that sustain our production. I thank the council of NARO for conducting a transparent recruitment process,” he added.
NARO is an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture with the mandate to coordinate and oversee all aspects of public funded agricultural research in Uganda.