NEC wins contract for Gulu University's expansion in Moroto

This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance educational facilities in the Karamoja sub-region, aligning with a promise made by President Yoweri Museveni to boost higher education availability and quality in this area.

With a budget set at Shs39.9 billion, the construction marks a critical advancement in the region's educational infrastructure.

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Professor Openjuru George Ladaah, Vice-Chancellor of Gulu University, hailed the project as a pivotal development that will serve to elevate educational standards and opportunities in Karamoja.

The groundwork for this ambitious project was laid out over the past three years, during which all necessary compensations and preliminary construction works were completed.

With a budget set at Shs39.9 billion, the construction marks a critical advancement in the region's educational infrastructure. Pulse Live Uganda

Tuko Justin, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Moroto, confirmed that these initial stages had paved the way for this next phase of development.

The construction site that NEC will use is strategically located 10 kilometers along the Moroto-Nakapiririt road within a vast expanse of over 7,000 acres owned by the college in Nanduget sub-county.

This site is now set to witness the rise of its first multi-purpose building, expected to greatly enhance the learning environment for students.

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Lt. Elias Turinomuhangi, who is overseeing the project for NEC, assured that the construction will meet the highest standards of quality and is scheduled for completion within the next two years.

The project’s inauguration was attended by notable figures including Dr. Sidonia Akom, Chairperson of the Task Force, several Resident District Commissioners, Chairpersons of District Local Governments from across the Karamoja sub-region, security commanders, and other key leaders, highlighting the significant regional support for the initiative.

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