Museveni tells student leaders - Be wealth creators, not dependents

The president just told student leaders to diagnose society's problems like a doctor. Yoweri Museveni urged university guild presidents to become solution providers, not dependents, during a meeting at State Lodge Nakasero. He likened politics to medical practice, requiring proper analysis of societal issues before treatment. Museveni recalled his student days, stating political economy studies helped him understand social evolution.

He emphasized wealth creation as the central struggle since the sixties, cautioning against dependency. Building a society of producers fosters responsibility and strength, he argued. Drawing from his cattle-keeping experience, Museveni noted local consumption is insufficient, requiring wider national and regional markets.

This need explains the NRM's focus on patriotism and East African integration, he said. The president described ideology as a systematic framework guiding political and economic action. He cautioned student leaders against violence, which destroys publicly funded infrastructure built through taxes.

Struggle should resemble targeted surgery, used only when all other methods fail. Museveni encouraged using modern platforms like social media, radio, and SMS for mobilization. Network representative James Ssentamu said the engagement aimed to benefit students and the country collectively.

The student leaders affirmed their commitment to peace initiatives and nonviolent dialogue within institutions. Guild presidents from multiple universities attended the discussion, reinforcing their role in fostering positive change.
 

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