Dr Joseph Serwadda of Victory Christian Centre – Ndeeba has recognized and awarded the Nabagereka (queen) of Buganda Sylvia Nagginda for instilling a strong sense of morality in young people and improving their livelihood through mentorship and training.
This was at the Nabagereka’s offices in Bulange Mengo.
Through the ‘Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka’ (EKN) which has impacted lives of over 12,000 young people since its inception in 2007, Dr Serwadda earlier noted that the queen has “done a tremendous job in teaching our young people good morals, good behavior and a way to live.”
Nagginda is one of several individuals the Church resolved to award during the 18th Passover Festival at Mandela National Stadium.
Others were the head of the State House anti-corruption unit Lt Col Edith Nakalema, Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation , Hannington Agaba, a conservation ranger at Semuliki National Park and singing siblings Esther and Ezekiel.
A look at Queen Nagginda’s work
Held in high esteem and commanding a lot of respect among Ugandans, the Nnabagereka has worked passionately to fulfill her vision of uplifting the people’s standards of living.
She has played a major role in sensitizing and mobilizing the general population on issues of education, health, poverty eradication, culture preservation, and has graciously supported and empowered marginalized groups as the youth, women and persons with disabilities.
Her main focus areas are early childhood care and development; education for the girl child; vocational training and employment for the youth; empowerment of women, health issues particularly regarding the prevention and cure of childhood diseases, nutrition, and sexual reproductive health including the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
The Nnabagereka is a Patron of several organizations including the Christian Children’s Fund (CCF) Uganda, Special Olympics Uganda, and Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH). She is also a Good Will Ambassador for the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA).
