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Museveni eulogizes mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo as a pillar of unity

1 April 2026, 11:56 am

Casket containing the remains of the late muzee Nathan Okori Adiyo arrive at his ancestral home in Ayom Lony village Lalogi sub-county Omoro district on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

By Gift Okello

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Mzee Nathan Okori Adiyo, father of the former Speaker of Parliament, the late Jacob Oulanyah, describing him as a dedicated elder.

The President’s message was delivered by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa during the burial ceremony on Tuesday at Ayom Lony Village, Omoro District.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s message delivered by deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Teyebwa.
Deputy speaker of parliament Rt.Hon. Thomas Teyebwa and government chief whip Hon. Hamson Denis Obua at the funeral of muzee Nathan Okori Adiyo in Lalogi sub-county Omoro district on March 31, 2026.

Speaking at the interment, General Charles Otema Awany praised Mzee Adiyo for his tireless efforts in promoting harmony between the Lango and Acholi sub-regions.

Lt. Gen. Charles Otema Awany commander reserve forces of the UPDF speaking about unity at the funeral.
Gen. Charles Otema Awany commander reserve force of the UPDF and justice minister Hon. Nobert Mao at the funeral of the late Nthan Okori Adiyo in Lalogi Omoro district.

In his sermon, Bishop Alfred Olwa called on the congregation to celebrate a “life well lived,” characterizing Adiyo as a God-fearing man who successfully balanced his devotion to the church with his responsibilities to the community.

Bishop Alfred Olwa of Lango diocese on the legacy left by the late Nathan Okori

Representing the family, Omoro County MP Andrew Ojok Oulanyah described his grandfather as the glue that held both their family and the wider Acholi community together.

Hon Andrew Ojok Oulanyah Mp Omoro county and the eldest grandson speaking on behalf of the family members
Hon.Andrew Ojok Oulanyah Mp Omoro county and the eldest grandson to mzee Okori Nathan Adiyo speaking on behalf of the family members at the sent off in Lalogi Omoro district .

Born on March 11, 1929, Mzee Adiyo lived a life marked by nearly a century of service. He served on the Gulu District Land Board from 1974 to 1979 and later chaired the Lalogi Health Centre III Management Committee for 27 years, from 1963 to 1989.

The burial attracted a high-profile gathering of leaders from across the country, including Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, Members of Parliament, district chairpersons from the Acholi sub-region, as well as traditional and religious leaders.