Minister Engola Sam has invited Lango to thanksgiving ceremony in Erute South constituency at Olilo Primary School.
BY OKIDI PATRICK
LIRA, UGANDA–Minister for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees Hon. Sam Engola has invited residents of Lango Sub-region, and especially those of Erute South Constituency, to attend his thanksgiving ceremony scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2026 at Olilo Primary School.
The thanksgiving prayer will be led by the Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa.
The celebration is organized to thank God for his recent high-profile appointment to the cabinet by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 18th July 2026 at 11:00 am.
- Venue: Olilo Primary School, Erute South, Lira District
- Main Celebrant: Bishop Professor Alfred Olwa of the Diocese of Lango (Church of Uganda)
Religious and Community Leadership:
The event is a unity-focused celebration bringing together top spiritual leaders from various Christian denominations. Prominent invited guests include:
- Bishop Tom Ibrahim Okello of All Nations Church
- Key leadership from the Catholic Diocese9
- Representatives from the Yahweh Pentecostal Ministries and other denominations
Background of the Appointment
Hon. Sam Engola was officially named to the docket, taking over the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) responsibility alongside State Minister Hon. Lilian Aber.
As the Member of Parliament for Erute County South, his thanksgiving serves as both a spiritual milestone and a homecoming celebration to thank his electorate for their continuous support. Since his swearing-in, his office has focused heavily on scaling up regional disaster responses, addressing severe food security issues in neighboring Karamoja, and managing national refugee response frameworks.
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