Agago District names new executive committee for 2026–2031 term

23 May 2026, 08:37

By Ekel Bonny Daniel

Agago District has appointed a new Executive Committee for the 2026–2031 term following its inaugural Council session in Lukole. The team was selected to strengthen leadership, improve service delivery, and enhance accountability across the district. The committee will oversee key sectors such as finance, works, education, and community services to support the district’s development agenda.

Agago District Local Government has officially announced its new District Executive Committee for the 2026–2031 term following the inaugural Council session held at the District Headquarters in Lukole on 22 May 2026.

The announcement was made by the District Chairperson, Otto Wilson, during the formal sitting that marked the commencement of the new Council administration.

The appointments aim to strengthen leadership coordination, improve service delivery, and enhance accountability across all sectors of the district.

According to the district administration, the selection process considered regional balance, gender inclusion, professional competence, governance experience, and security awareness, in line with the development priorities for the new term.

Achola Fiona, the female councilor representing Adilang Town Council/Adilang Sub-county, has been appointed Vice Chairperson (LCV), where she will support coordination of district leadership and promote administrative balance.

Okidi Charles Alexander, the district councilor representing Lira Kato Sub-county, has been appointed Secretary for Finance, Planning and Administration, where he will oversee budgeting, planning, and administrative systems.

Onen-Chan David, the district councilor representing Lukole Sub-county, has been appointed Secretary for Works, Production and Technical Services, responsible for infrastructure development and technical oversight.

Ayo Susan, the female councilor representing Omot/Geregere Sub-county, has been appointed Secretary for Education and Community Services, where she will focus on education systems and community development programs.

All appointed officials have formally accepted their respective positions on the Executive Committee.

The District Chairperson cautioned the newly appointed executives against engaging in operations outside the district, urging them to remain within the district in the course of their official duties, except during weekends when necessary.

The committee is expected to drive Agago District’s development agenda for the 2026–2031 term, with emphasis on infrastructure expansion, improved education outcomes, strengthened financial management systems, and enhanced public service delivery.

The Council has retained oversight authority over the Executive Committee, with accountability measures in place to ensure consistent performance and adherence to service delivery standards across all departments.

The new administrative framework also emphasizes discipline, with absentee leadership and non-performance strongly discouraged.