Minister Alero Aza’s plans for stronger cooperatives in Acholi
Minister of State for Cooperatives Alero Tom Aza has called on leaders and communities in Gulu City to embrace the cooperative movement as a practical pathway to wealth creation.
Author: By Okot Lil Romeo
Lil is TND News Correspondent based in Gulu City.
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