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Nyombi Thembo Assumes Leadership as Executive Director of UCC, Pledging a New Era of Excellence and Innovation
By : Alex Baluku
In a momentous ceremony at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) headquarters, the State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga, presided over the swearing-in of the distinguished George William Nyombi Thembo as the new Executive Director of UCC.
The event, held at the impeccable UCC_Official House, marked the beginning of a new era for the telecommunications regulatory body.Expressing his heartfelt congratulations, Minister Kabbyanga commended the Honorable Nyombi Thembo for his ascension to the highest position within UCC, emphasizing the transparency and fairness inherent in the rigorous selection process.
The Minister also extended gratitude to the outgoing leader, Eng. Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo, applauding her visionary leadership that guided UCC over the past three years.The State Minister outlined the pivotal mission entrusted to the newly appointed Executive Director: to cultivate an environment fostering brilliance and aptitude within the UCC family. This, he believes, will contribute to the growth and prosperity of the sector.
He expressed confidence in Nyombi Thembo’s astute leadership and prudent decision-making, anticipating that these qualities would propel the telecommunications industry to unprecedented heights.
In his address, Minister Kabbyanga urged unity in the pursuit of ingenuity, envisioning an era of unbridled growth and progress under Honorable Nyombi Thembo’s leadership. The Minister emphasized collective dedication as the driving force to usher in this new chapter for UCC.Honorable Nyombi Thembo, now at the helm of UCC, assumes a responsibility laden with significance.
His mandate is to steer the Commission towards new pinnacles of success, reaffirming its position as a beacon of excellence within the sector. The ceremony resonated with a sense of optimism, as stakeholders and members of the UCC family united in their commitment to the pursuit of innovation and advancement.
As the telecommunications industry anticipates the impact of Nyombi Thembo’s leadership, there is a prevailing sense of confidence that his tenure will be marked by a legacy of excellence and innovation. The swearing-in ceremony not only signaled a change in leadership but also marked a collective pledge to work towards a future characterized by growth, progress, and the continual elevation of Uganda’s communications landscape.