Kampala, Uganda – In a significant step toward enhancing Uganda’s engagement with its citizens abroad, Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul yesterday, 10 November 2026, witnessed the handover of vital IT equipment donated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The donation is specifically intended to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ministry’s Diaspora Services Department. The occasion also marked the official handover of Uganda’s National Diaspora Support and Engagement Policy, a key framework designed to formalize and improve relations with Ugandans living overseas.
The ceremony was presided over by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa. The policy and equipment were presented by His Excellency Sanusi Tejan Savage, Chief of Mission of IOM in Uganda.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Okul expressed his gratitude to the IOM leadership and staff for their sustained partnership. He noted that the contribution will significantly bolster the Ministry's ability to effectively engage with and serve the Ugandan diaspora.
"I sincerely thank IOM, its leadership and staff in Uganda for the cordial and valued relationship we continue to enjoy," Ambassador Okul stated. "This contribution will help strengthen our capacity to engage with and serve Ugandans in the diaspora."
The Ambassador emphasized that the Ministry looks forward to continuing this important partnership in support of Uganda’s diaspora engagement priorities and national development goals. The new policy and upgraded technical capacity are expected to streamline services for Ugandans abroad and facilitate their contribution to the country’s growth.
