Governments Commitment To Citizens Abroad Reflected In South Africa Evacuation Effort Says Foreign Service Officer

The story

The Government’s successful evacuation of Ugandans from South Africa demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and welfare of its citizens wherever they may be, Foreign Service Officer Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul has said.

He made the remarks while receiving a third group of 255 Ugandan nationals evacuated from South Africa at Entebbe International Airport following recent anti-migrant protests and xenophobic attacks.

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Addressing the returnees, Ambassador Okul said the evacuation was a clear demonstration of the Government’s determination to safeguard Ugandans abroad, regardless of where they are.

“I want to recognise the strategic vision of our Commander-in-Chief, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose primary directive has always been the safety of Ugandans,” he said.

Ambassador Okul said the success of the evacuation was made possible through coordinated efforts involving diplomatic and military institutions, highlighting the importance of inter-agency collaboration in protecting Ugandan citizens during times of crisis.

He commended the Deputy Operations Commander of the Special Forces Command, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Murema, for his commitment to the evacuation exercise, noting that he worked closely with Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Paul Omoru, to ensure the safe return of the affected Ugandans.

Ambassador Okul also recognized the Acting Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI), Colonel Chris Magezi, for his efforts on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in supporting the operation.

According to him, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Special Forces Command provided the operational planning and strategic support that enabled the evacuation to be executed successfully.

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