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Acholi leaders back Rwot David Onen Acana II’s girl child education campaign

25 March 2026, 3:58 pm

His royal highness Rwot David Onen Acana with other chiefs, Acholi leaders at Kaunda ground Gulu city during the birthday celebration

By Gift Okello

Leaders across the Acholi sub-region have pledged total support for a community-driven education initiative spearheaded by Rwot David Onen Acana II.

The commitment was solidified during the Ker Kwaro Acholi leader’s 60th birthday celebrations at Kaunda Grounds, Gulu city on Tuesday focusing on infrastructure for girls’ schools. The drive aims to fund dormitories at Padibe Girls SS, a classroom block at Kitgum High, and facilities at Paibona Primary.

The Kilak south MP Gilbert Olanya hailed the move as a timely intervention for regional standards and wished for more years for his royal highness on behalf of the people of kilak south consituency

Kilak south MP Hon Gilbert Olanya speaking on the paramount chief’s birthday wishes

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao, who is also the Member of Parliament-elect for Laroo-Pece Division, commended Rwot Acana for dedicating his birthday to advancing girls’ education.He assured the gathering that Acholi leaders are committed to ensuring the success of the initiative

Hon. Nobert Moa justice minister on the efforts made by fundraisers

Hon. Nobert Moa Justice and constitutional minister speaking during the birthday celebration of Rwot Acana at Kaunda ground Gulu city

The Kilak North MP Anthony Akol in his messages delivered by Bardege Layibi Mp Martin Ojara Mapenduzi contributed 500,000 and urged community ownerships to the initiative brought by the paramount chief.

Pader district womwn MP Lowila CD Oketayot added a 500,000-shilling donation, highlighting education as the key to socio-economic transformation.

Woman MP Pader district on the initiative by Rwot Acana on girl child education

Speaking on behalf of the religious leader the northern regional khadi Sheikh Musa Khalil called for collective responsibility to uplift schools.

Northern regional Khadi Sheik Musa Khelil on the position of Acholi Religious Leaders peace Initiative (ARLPI)
Sheik Musa Khalil holding the microphone and other religious leaders at the birthday celebration of Rwot Acana at Kaunda ground Gulu city

However, Ambassador Dr. Olara Otunnu cautioned that while the girl child is a priority, boys’ education must not be neglected.

Ambassador Dr. Olara Otunu speaking on the boy child education initiative

The campaign, which launched with 91 million shillings raised at a Monday dinner in Acholi Inn hotel Gulu city continues to gain momentum as a pathway to sustainable development.