Dr. Obote College postpones alumni reunion meeting to August 2026

Dr. Obote College in Lira City has postponed the alumni reunion meetings originally scheduled for 2 May 2026 to 29 August 2026.

A renowned and prominent secondary institution in Uganda, the College is spearheading efforts to reconnect its alumni across all generations in a bid to foster unity, strengthen networks, and support the rebranding of the school.

Under the theme “Reconnecting for Excellence, Unity and the Future of Our Alma Mater,” the alumni association has informed the alumni of the rescheduled date.

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the alumni chairperson, Professor Ario Otema, said they have postponed the gathering.

“This important gathering seeks to reconnect alumni across all generations, celebrate our shared heritage, promote networking among members, and mobilize support for academic, co-curricular, and infrastructural development of Dr. Obote College,” he said.

He added that the reunion will also focus on charting a strategic direction for sustained alumni engagement and rebuilding a strong alumni association structure.

Professor Otema further stated that the day’s agenda will include registration and networking, election of alumni leadership, formation of national and diaspora chapters, discussions on priority development areas, and the launch of alumni support initiatives such as mentorship programs, scholarships, and infrastructure development projects.

Prof. Otema noted that Dr. Obote College has historically been a leading institution in producing scientists in Uganda. While academic standards may have declined slightly over time, alumni are now committed to restoring the school’s former glory.

The school’s headteacher, Rev. Dick Alengo, revealed that the institution currently has an enrollment of about 1,000 students, including 102 female learners.

“At Dr. Obote College, we are promoting science education. That is why construction is underway for a modern four-storey laboratory to strengthen science learning,” he said.

He called upon all alumni of the college to join hands and support the project. He lamented that currently, they are making progress with the construction of this new modern laboratory, for which the management and board of governors have allocated five billion shillings for the construction of this science laboratory.

The facilities will serve students at both “O” and “A” level, with the motto of achieving excellence through discipline and faith. Finally, he added that Dr. Obote College was once a trademark institution in the country for academics, and the goal is to restore it to its past glory.

Historically, Dr. Obote College was leading in producing scientists in the country. It has not lost that story; only the standard went down a bit, but they are reverting to where it was before.