The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), which manages Entebbe International Airport has announced that it is fully prepared to facilitate the arrival and departure of foreign dignitaries expected to attend President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony next Tuesday .
Addressing Journalists at the official government news clearing hub – Uganda Media Center in Kampala, UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye said the airport, Uganda’s main international gateway, has finalized all plans to ensure smooth and dignified handling of high profile guests .
“I am pleased to report that the airport is fully prepared, and UCAA has been working in close coordination with all relevant government stakeholders to ensure smooth, seamless, and dignified facilitation,” Mr Bamwesigye said.
Adding, “As the nation’s primary gateway and first point of entry for international visitors, Entebbe International Airport will play a central role in the arrival and departure of dignitaries attending the ceremony,”
President Museveni,81 is set to be sworn in, to extend his rule to 45 years next Tuesday . The organizing committee revealed early this week that about 35 heads of state had confirmed attending the swearing-in fete to take place at Kololo ceremonial grounds.
Mr Bamwesigye further said in his update communication that UCAA, which chairs the Airport Subcommittee under the National Organising Committee for the event, had carried out dry runs on April 24 and May 4 to test the preparedness of airport operations.
According to Mr Bamwesigye, the preparations are built around three key areas, including facilitation of arrivals and departures, infrastructure readiness, and coordination among airport stakeholders.
He said the airport has secured adequate parking space for additional aircraft expected during the ceremony, while renovation and furnishing works have been completed in selected areas, particularly the VVIP terminal used for receiving Heads of State and official delegations.