SFC Commander Urges Students to Prioritize Production and Skills for Uganda's Growth

Lt Col Frank Murema, Commander of the 16 Service Brigade within the Special Forces Command (SFC), has strongly advised students to cultivate practical skills, a commitment to production, and a robust work ethic. He believes these attributes are essential for young Ugandans to make a significant contribution to the nation’s development.

Murema underscored that Uganda’s future economic prosperity hinges on a generation of young individuals capable of transforming knowledge into tangible production, innovation, and entrepreneurial ventures.

During a lecture on national power delivered at St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Murema outlined education, economic strength, security, diplomacy, and information as cornerstones of a robust nation. “The future is in production,” he stated, urging students to gain knowledge and skills that empower them to create, produce, and actively participate in national development.

He encouraged learners to leverage the Competence-Based Curriculum, expecting it to equip them with the practical skills, knowledge, and values necessary to address the country’s developmental challenges. Murema drew parallels with China’s development trajectory, highlighting the transformative power of education and a skilled workforce.

Furthermore, he challenged students to broaden their horizons beyond Uganda, viewing East Africa and the wider continent as a shared market for business creation, innovation, and production. Murema also stressed the importance of discipline, personal responsibility, patriotism, unity, and good moral character, urging students to reject hatred and destructive influences.

“Patriotism means loving, protecting and contributing to your country regardless of the circumstances,” Murema explained, emphasizing that it should manifest as practical contributions rather than mere expressions of pride.

He also touched upon Uganda’s role in Pan-Africanism and its history of hosting refugees as examples of its commitment to regional solidarity and integration.

The lecture concluded with an interactive session where students engaged in discussions about patriotism, discipline, productivity, and their collective responsibility in shaping Uganda’s future.

This report is based on information from Nile Post.