By Jazeerah Mirembe Ssenkabirwa
KAMPALA. The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, General Caleb Akandwanaho, popularly known as Salim Saleh, has appointed Dusman Okee as new communication and public relations at the government’s wealth creation agency.
Okee, a brother of Justice minister Norbert Mao and a veteran public servant, comes into the role to strengthen the programme’s strategic communication and public engagement.
The appointment is expected to enhance public awareness of OWC activities and strengthen engagement with stakeholders, development partners and the media.
Okee brings decades of experience in public administration, having served as the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Pader District, where he earned recognition for coordinating government programmes and promoting collaboration between local communities and state institutions.
He is also known for his role in sports fraternity, having previously served as president of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU), where he was credited with advancing the development and professionalisation of motorsport in the country.
Okee will be responsible for communicating the vision, priorities and activities of the Office of the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation while ensuring timely dissemination of information on government wealth creation initiatives.
His appointment has been welcomed by supporters of the programme, who describe it as recognition of his extensive public service experience, professionalism and commitment to national development.
Operation Wealth Creation is one of the government’s key initiatives aimed at increasing household incomes and promoting socio-economic transformation through support to agricultural production and other income-generating activities.
The appointment comes as Operation Wealth Creation continues to implement programmes intended to boost productivity, improve livelihoods and support the government’s broader economic transformation agenda.