UPC Hopefuls Donate Equipment to Catering & Bakery Groups in Loro and Minakulu

15 July 2025, 4:15 pm

By Eman yonah oruk

A wave of excitement swept through two catering service groups in Loro Sub-county and one bakery group in Minakulu Town Council following the donation of various equipment by Geoffrey Owili, a parliamentary hopeful for Oyam South, in collaboration with Brenda Komagum Akello, aspirant for Woman MP Oyam District—both contesting under the UPC ticket.

The donation ceremony took place yesterday and featured the distribution of equipment to the Ocan Onote Catering Group and Obanga Ber Women Group in Abung Duta Village, Alutkot Parish,Loro Sub-county, as well as Rafiki Bakery Company in Minakulu, which has so far trained over 3,000 youth in bakery prWhile addressing group members, Geoffrey Owili stated that his intention in coming to Oyam South is to uplift poor communities and help them transform their lives. He emphasized his commitment to fighting poverty by supporting initiatives that build practical skills across the region.

Speaking to our reporter, Silvesto Orac chairperson of the Ocan Onote Group in Abingduta Village, Alutkot Parish, confirmed the donation and praised Hon. Geoffrey Owili and Akello Brenda Komagum as exemplary leaders. He assured voters of their group’s support, highlighting the leaders’ kind-heartedness and service to the community.

On her part, Silvia Alfred Edonga, Chairperson of Obanga Ber Women Group, who has served for over ten years, expressed her group’s readiness to support Owili and Komagum in their parliamentary bids. She stated they represent the kind of leadership the people of Oyam have long desired.

Okello David, commonly known as Okello Manager and Director of Rafiki Bakery Center, appreciated Owili for finding and supporting him deep in his village. He received machines for making various types of baked goods and has trained over 3,000 youth. He encouraged other leaders to adopt the generous spirit demonstrated by Owili and Komagum, who provide help regardless of political affiliation.

Geoffrey Opwore, a resident of Loka Ower, and Jimmy Obong, a member of Rafiki Bakery Company, also applauded the donation. They mentioned that the support would help them stop using harmful drugs like marijuana and cocaine, as the new machines will keep them productively engaged and away from criminal activity.

Andrew Opige Ogwal, speaking on behalf of Ocan Onote members, thanked Owili and Komagum, urging politicians who make empty promises to return to digging cassava gardens, as the community has resolved to vote wisely going forward.