The Office of the Prime Minister-OPM has handed over 1000 hand-hoes to Hoima District Local Government.
The consignment of the hoes was today delivered by the State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs Jenipher Namuyangu in the presence of Deputy RDC Aine Christopher,Hoima CAO Mr Ssempala Emmanuel and other technical staff at the district stores, Kasingo.
The minister has also handed over 18 million shillings cheque to support coffee nursery bed operators to boost production of quality planting material.
She has called for transparency in the distribution of the hoes to support agriculture production,food security and homestead income generation.
The Deputy RDC Aine Christopher has requested the OPM to consider extending relief aid to thousands of people in Kigorobya and Kisukuma Sub Counties who were affected by last week’s heavy storm which left a trail of crops and property destruction.
Hoima CAO Ssempala Emmanuel has commended the OPM for continuous support in areas of education and livelihood development.
