President Yoweri Museveni has challenged leaders of people with disabilities to mobilize the people they lead to actively get involved in government programmes of wealth creation.

This was during the 10-day training for leaders of People with disabilities from Northern and Western regions of Uganda which took place at the National Leadership Training Institute-NALI in Kyankwanzi district.

The president’s message was delivered by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja at the closure of a10-day training for over 330 leaders of People with disabilities from Northern and Western regions of Uganda.

The president says that the government has initiated several development programmes aimed at enabling the people to create wealth and move from the subsistence sector.

President Museveni revealed that since the NRM government assumed power in 1986, it has been at the forefront in ensuring that all people are treated equally irrespective of their identity or race.

Hellen Asamo, the minister of state for PWDs, says these capacity trainings are in line with the government's commitment.

Nabbanja assured the leaders of People with Disabilities that the government will address their concerns such as giving them affirmative action on other government interventions.

The deputy Director NALI, Col. Henry Sserugo says that the PWDs leaders have been equipped with knowledge and skills to help them perform better.

In a joint memorandum presented by Mwesigye James on behalf of all the Participants commended the NRM for creating an enabling environment but asked the government for affirmative action in different sectors.

The PWDs overwhelmingly endorsed Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as a Candidate for 2026 and beyond.