The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has formed a strategic alliance with Patongo Seed Secondary School in Agago District to intensify grassroots efforts against corruption. This collaboration was formalized through the launch of an Integrity Ambassadors Club, where 50 students were commissioned as ambassadors to advocate for transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the school and the broader community.
This initiative builds on a previous effort that trained over 150 students, creating a solid foundation for the club’s establishment. The IG’s broader goal is to develop a new generation of youth committed to fighting corruption starting from the local level.
During the launch event, Marjorie Nakalanzi, a representative from the IG office, commended the students for embracing their new roles. She encouraged them to be active participants by conducting research and promoting integrity both in and outside the school. “You are now our partners in the war against corruption,” she remarked.
Principal Inspectorate Officer Mabel Mary Nakajoba, who officiated the launch, emphasized the importance of close cooperation between IG staff, school leaders, and students in tackling corruption. She noted that Patongo Seed Secondary School is the first in northern Uganda to host an Integrity Ambassadors Club under the IG’s program. “This club marks a new beginning in northern Uganda’s fight against corruption,” she said, lauding the school’s pioneering role.
Nakajoba also called on the club’s patron and school leadership to sustain support for the student ambassadors, revealing future plans to increase their number to over 190. She added that participants will receive certificates in recognition of their efforts to promote anti-corruption values.
The IG team thanked the school administration for embracing the initiative and for actively mobilizing students. They stressed the significance of nurturing integrity and accountability from an early stage in students’ academic paths to help shape responsible citizens.
Club president Pamela Laker expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, noting a visible change in student attitudes since the club’s inception, with a growing culture of responsibility and ethical awareness. Vice president James Orach echoed her sentiments, saying he felt honored to be part of a group dedicated to doing the right thing at all times.
Francis Komakech, a teacher and the club’s patron, praised the program and affirmed his commitment to guiding the student leaders. “These students are the future leaders,” he stated. “Our role is to prepare them now to resist corruption and promote ethical leadership wherever they go.”