Maj Gen Henry Masiko, Chairperson of the Field Inspection Project at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), has called on civil servants, particularly engineers, architects, and planners, to prioritize quality in their work for the government.
Maj Gen Masiko made these remarks during the inspection of projects carried out on Friday, September 20, 2024,2024 by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineers Brigade in the Central Region.
“If you want to gain trust from the public and the people you serve, then do great work that the government entrusts you with,” Maj Gen Masiko said.
He commended the UPDF Engineers Brigade for setting a high standard among civil servants, highlighting their dedication to serving Uganda as their foremost priority under the guidance of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Maj. Gen. Masiko emphasized that the quality of work delivered by civil servants is crucial in fostering public trust and enhancing the reputation of government services.
“Emulate the exemplary performance of the UPDF Engineers Brigade to ensure that the government’s commitments to the public are met with high standards of excellence,” Maj Gen Masiko noted.
The beneficiaries of the inspected projects praised the UPDF engineers for their professionalism and positive rapport with the community.
The projects that were reviewed included:
- An oxygen plant at China Uganda Hospital Naguru.
- A four-storeyed classroom block at Kololo Secondary School.
- Renovations and roofing at Old Kampala Secondary School.
- An oxygen plant at Butabika Hospital.
- A carpentry workshop block and kitchen facilities.
- Renovation and roofing of two classroom blocks at Aggrey Memorial School Bunamwaya.
- An oxygen plant at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.