Lira | Lira City woman MP Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero collaborated with the Nadograph Uganda Poetry Scholarship Fund and Beyond You to support young poets in Lango secondary schools.
On July 27, the grand finale was held at the Armaflex Hotel in Lira City, with a vibrant celebration of language and culture taking centre stage.
Lango schools that participated in the competition included Ayer Seed SS, Skyland High School, Agali Seed SS, Abongomola Seed SS, St. Joseph Seminary Aboke, and Light Vocational SS.
The competition, themed “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind,” showcased the creative talents of young poets who competed for the grand prize.
Six schools presented their poems in LebLango, and after a captivating performance, Bonny Alele of Light Vocational Secondary School was named the best poet.
With the win, he will receive a full scholarship. Ayot Timothy from St. Joseph Seminary Aboke impressed the judges with his poetic abilities, finishing first runner-up and receiving a 50% bursary.
Dr. Aceng Ocero’s collaboration with the Fund demonstrates her dedication to improving literacy, language, and culture in Lango.
Her generosity extended beyond the competition, as she transported students to the event and gave them a variety of gifts, according to her political office.
Bonny Otucu, Assistant Resident City Commissioner of Lira, represented Dr. Aceng, who praised Nadograogh Uganda for the initiative and opportunity for Lango’s youth.
She pledged her continued support for the program and urged Lango secondary school principals to incorporate poetry into their curriculums.
Students praised Dr. Aceng’s branded gifts and certificates.
Omara Joshua Adoli, Chief Executive Officer of Nadograogh, thanked Dr. Aceng for her generous contributions to the Poetry Scholarship Fund.
Her selfless support for quality education, arts, and culture exemplifies a true community leader and philanthropist.
“Her contributions will undoubtedly have a long-term impact on the lives of these young poets and the larger community,” Commissioner Otucu told tndNews.
We look forward to seeing these students’ remarkable achievements and the continued support of Dr. Aceng Ocero and the Nadograph Uganda Poetry Scholarship Fund,” ARCC Otucu added.
The poems addressed the importance of cultural heritage, resilience, fighting corruption, climate change, and a variety of other issues confronting our society today.
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