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Osun poll: INEC extends PVC collection

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the August 15 Osun State governorship election by two days.

The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the extension at an expanded stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, saying the exercise, which was earlier scheduled to end on Tuesday, will now close on Friday, July 31.

He said the decision followed the low turnout recorded during the exercise, disclosing that only 322,822 newly registered voters, representing about 60 per cent, had collected their PVCs as at the close of collection on Tuesday.

Amupitan said the commission would engage security agencies to deploy patrol vehicles to PVC collection centres to guarantee the safety of officials and voters during the extended exercise.

He urged all eligible voters yet to collect their PVCs to take advantage of the extension, stressing that only those with valid voter cards would be able to participate in the election.

The INEC chairman also assured residents that the commission was fully prepared to conduct a peaceful, credible and transparent governorship election, insisting that ‘the ballot box, not the bullet,’ would determine the outcome of the poll.

According to him, the commission has completed a comprehensive readiness assessment across the state’s 30 local government areas and put in place the necessary operational, technological and logistical arrangements for the election.

He said 2,339,233 registered voters would be eligible to vote in the election across 30 local government areas, 332 registration areas and 3,763 polling units, while 14 political parties would participate in the contest.

Amupitan disclosed that 4,427 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines, including backup units, had been configured and deployed for the election to ensure seamless accreditation of voters.

He said voting would commence at 8:30 a.m. on election day, while Registration Area Centres (RACs) would open on August 14 to facilitate the deployment of personnel, election materials and security operatives.

The INEC chairman announced that the commission would conduct a mock accreditation exercise on August 1 across selected local government areas in the state’s three senatorial districts to test the readiness of the BVAS.

On security, he said INEC had activated its Electoral Risk Management framework in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) and other partners to identify flashpoints and strengthen security deployment in vulnerable areas.

He identified Atakunmosa East and West, Boripe, Ede North and South, Ife Central, Ifedayo, Ila and Ifelodun as local government areas that would receive special security attention.

Amupitan also confirmed attacks on INEC offices in Odo Otin and Ife Centre in the past week, during which batches of uncollected PVCs were stolen.

He, however, assured voters that the stolen cards could not be used because accreditation would only be possible through biometric verification on the BVAS, adding that affected voters would be issued reprinted or downloadable PVCs.

The commission, he said, had also made arrangements to ensure inclusive participation by providing braille ballot guides for visually impaired voters, magnifying glasses for persons with low vision and priority queues for persons with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers and the elderly.

On efforts to curb vote buying, Amupitan said INEC was working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to monitor both cash and electronic vote-buying during the election.

He added that a peace accord involving the 14 political parties would be signed on Thursday under the auspices of the National Peace Committee and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the commission had completed 11 out of the 13 activities on its timetable for the election.

She said the state’s voter register had increased from 1,954,800 before the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to 2,339,233 after the exercise.

Babalola added that all non-sensitive election materials had been delivered to the 30 local government areas and sorted for distribution, while sensitive materials had arrived in the state and were being kept at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Osogbo.

She said training of ad hoc staff would take place from July 31 to August 9, while accreditation of journalists covering the election would close on August 2.

The REC also said security agencies had assured the commission of adequate protection before, during and after the election, adding that all security personnel to be deployed would take an oath of loyalty and neutrality in line with the Electoral Act.

Also speaking, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, who represented the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assured residents that the police would remain neutral and professional throughout the election.

He warned politicians and their supporters against vote buying and other electoral offences, saying anyone found violating the Electoral Act would be arrested and prosecuted regardless of political affiliation or social status.

Sri Lanka tourism surpasses 1.3 m visitors as Indian arrivals drive July recovery

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.3 million visitor milestone during the first 26 days of July, with strong demand from India helping the sector regain momentum and narrowly surpass last year’s arrivals pace despite lingering regional uncertainties.

Provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that 167,401 tourists arrived in the country during the first 26 days of July, marking a marginal 0.11% increase from the 167,218 visitors registered during the corresponding period in 2025.

India retained its position as Sri Lanka’s largest source market, contributing 38,785 visitors during the period, accounting for 23% of total arrivals. The UK ranked second with 18,419 tourists (11%), followed by the Netherlands with 10,540 visitors (6%), China with 10,238 arrivals (6%), and Australia with 8,024 tourists (5%).

Industry sources attributed part of the growth to the Government’s free-visa scheme, which has helped attract visitors from non-traditional source markets while supporting broader tourism demand.

The narrowing gap with last year’s performance has been driven largely by robust demand from India, underpinned by extensive direct air connectivity provided by national carrier SriLankan Airlines and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, which have continued to expand operations between the two countries.

The July performance also reflected a strong rebound from June, when tourist arrivals totalled 124,551, marking the lowest footfall for 2026. During the first 26 days of July, Sri Lanka welcomed an average of 6,439 visitors per day, underscoring the seasonal strength of the month, which typically benefits from school holidays in key source markets and the country’s calendar of cultural and religious events.

The latest inflows lifted cumulative tourist arrivals for 2026 beyond the 1.3 million mark. However, year-to-date (YTD) arrivals remained around 2% below the corresponding period last year, highlighting the gradual nature of the recovery.

On a cumulative basis, India continued to dominate all source markets with 332,468 visitors, representing 25% of total arrivals so far this year. The UK remained the second-largest market with 126,986 visitors (10%), while China ranked third with 86,409 arrivals, accounting for 7% of the total.

While international air connectivity has improved significantly following disruptions earlier this year, lingering regional uncertainty continues to weigh on long-haul travel demand. Against this backdrop, the resilience of the Indian market has become increasingly critical in sustaining Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery and supporting the industry’s growth trajectory through the remainder of 2026.

Tourism revenue down 16.5% in first five months of 2026, according to CYSTAT

Tourism revenue for the period January-May 2026 is estimated at pound 798.2 million, compared with pound 955.8 million during the corresponding period in 2025, representing a decrease of 16.5%, according to data published on Thursday by the Statistical Service.

Although the first two months of the year recorded higher revenue than the corresponding months of last year, revenue has been lower since March, with the decline being less pronounced in May.

Specifically, based on the results of the Passengers Survey, tourism revenue in May 2026 reached pound 355.2 million, compared with pound 373.3 million in May 2025, marking a decrease of 4.8%.

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According to the Statistical Service, the average expenditure per person was pound 779.42 in May 2026, remaining at the same level as in May 2025 (pound 779.08).

Tourists from the United Kingdom (the largest tourist market with 36.3% of the total tourists in May 2026) spent on average pound 102.23 per day, while tourists from Israel (the second largest market during the specific month with 11.8% of the total tourists) spent on average pound 178.18.

Tourists from Poland (the third largest market with 8.2%) spent on average pound 85.41 per day.

According to the data presented by the Statistical Service, compared with May of last year, the only markets that recorded an increase in the number of tourists were Belgium, Israel, Lebanon and Poland.

Honoring excellence, strengthening ties

The Society of Members of the Légion d’honneur (SMLH) was established to enhance the prestige and visibility of the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur and the Ordre national du Mérite.

The Légion d’honneur was established by Napoleon Bonaparte to recognize military leaders who demonstrated exemplary service to the nation. It honors individuals of exceptional merit who set a high standard for others to follow.

The Ordre national du Mérite was established by Charles de Gaulle, the distinguished French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II and later served as president of France. Paris’ main international airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), is named in his honor.

I can never forget the day Renée Veyret, the first French lady ambassador to the Philippines, told me that she had recommended me to French President Jacques Chirac for appointment as a Knight of the Légion d’honneur. She explained that she was unwell and had to return to France, and that her successor, Gérard Chesnel, would instead confer the award on me. Many years later, when my family and I visited Paris, I contacted her and invited her to lunch. Despite her neurological condition, she happily joined us. Sadly, I learned that she passed away two years ago. May God bless her soul.

Our association, SMLH, is unique and has the potential to make meaningful contributions through cooperation with organizations and institutions that share our values and objectives. We seek to play an important role in fostering and strengthening the excellent diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between France and the Philippines.

Our activities also include expanding international networking opportunities, such as the symposium held in Hong Kong in April 2026.

Ajax completes Arokodare’s season-long loan from Wolves

Ajax Amsterdam have signed Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Dutch club confirmed on Wednesday, with the agreement including an option to make the deal permanent.

The loan runs until the summer of 2027. Arokodare, 25, joins after a first season in England in which he was used mainly from the bench as Wolves were relegated from the Premier League, though he still scored six goals in all competitions.

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said the striker adds a profile the squad lacked. ‘With Tolu, we are bringing in a striker with a profile that we did not previously have in the squad,’ Cruyff said. ‘He is a physically strong player who has already proven himself to be a goal scorer. We are confident that he will make an important contribution to the team next season.’

Arokodare, born in Festac, Lagos, on 23 November 2000, began his career with Box2Box FC before moving to Europe in 2019 with Latvian side Valmiera FC. He went on to play for 1. FC Köln in Germany and Amiens SC in France, before joining KRC Genk in Belgium in the winter of 2023, where he finished as the Jupiler Pro League’s top scorer in the 2024-25 season. That form earned him his move to Wolves in mid-2025. He has ten caps for the Super Eagles.

Arokodare himself called the move a landmark moment. ‘It’s amazing, it’s a really nice feeling,’ he said. ‘Since I was a kid I’ve known about them and I never imagined myself playing for them.’

Ajax are already into their Conference League qualifying campaign. They host Vojvodina in the second leg of their second qualifying round tie on Thursday, leading 4-1 from the first meeting in Serbia.

NSE branch chairman bags collective advocacy citation award

The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, and Chairman of the NSE Branch Chairmen Forum, Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, has received the Collective Advocacy Citation Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting professional unity, advocacy, and visibility within Nigeria’s built environment.

The award was presented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Broadmind Special Projects Limited, Mr Bolaji Akinfenwa, during the Celebrities and the Built Environment 2026 Inaugural Recognition Awards held in Abuja.

He described Idowu as a visionary engineering leader whose commitment to strengthening professional institutions and fostering collaboration has positively impacted the engineering profession and the built environment ecosystem.

The organisers noted that the honour recognises Idowu’s consistent efforts in advancing professional advocacy, enhancing the visibility of engineering, and encouraging stronger collaboration among stakeholders across the built environment.

They observed that his leadership has continued to promote initiatives that improve the relevance and public perception of the engineering profession in Nigeria.

Responding to the award, Idowu expressed appreciation to Broadmind Special Projects Limited for the recognition, describing it as a tribute to the collective efforts of engineering professionals committed to national development.

He dedicated the award to members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, particularly the Chairmen of NSE Branches nationwide, for their partnership and support in advancing impactful programmes and strengthening the profession.

Africa’s biggest IPO draws closer as Dangote Refinery files with SEC

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally approached Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to commence the regulatory process for its initial public offering, setting the stage for what is projected to become Africa’s largest stock market listing.

The refinery’s advisers are working with company officials and the SEC to process the application, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC director-general, said in an interview, adding that the regulator does not foresee any delays that could derail the planned share sale.

‘If any issue arises, SEC will resolve it. That is why the SEC exists,’ Agama told BusinessDay.

No date has been formally approved for the transaction, though the company continues to target a September listing, consistent with plans previously reported by BusinessDay.

The IPO would rank among the continent’s biggest equity offerings and represent the most significant addition to Nigeria’s capital market in years, following repeated calls by regulators for large private companies to deepen the country’s equity market through public listings.

The application follows months of preparatory work between Dangote Refinery, its advisers and the SEC. Agama said early engagement with the regulator has helped streamline the process, a practice he said the commission intends to encourage for future listings.

The SEC has also concluded investigations into the premature promotion of the refinery’s planned offering by some market participants before regulatory approval had been obtained. Agama said sanctions are being imposed on entities found culpable, without identifying those affected.

The progress comes days after Dangote Refinery completed a $2.5 billion private placement that was 3.7 times oversubscribed, providing another indication of strong investor appetite ahead of the planned public offering.

The fundraising is expected to strengthen the company’s balance sheet as it ramps up operations at the 650,000-barrel-a-day refinery, the largest single-train refinery in Africa.

BusinessDay first reported earlier this year that Dangote Group was preparing to list the refinery on the Nigerian Exchange as part of commitments made by billionaire industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to broaden public ownership of the business.

The growing anticipation around Dangote Refinery IPO is reshaping investor behaviour across Nigeria’s financial markets, with many retail and institutional investors reportedly setting aside liquidity ahead of the expected offer.

‘With a potential IPO of this scale, investors are trying to optimise liquidity without sacrificing returns,’ Gbemisola Adelokiki, investment analyst at Lagos-based Coronation Group, had noted ahead of this development, adding that investors’ ability to redeem quickly from a money market fund became their strategic advantage.

Speaking at the refinery in July, Dangote said the company planned to launch the IPO in September 2026, describing the listing as an opportunity for Nigerians and institutional investors to participate in the refinery’s future growth.

The listing is expected to reshape Nigeria’s equity market, potentially becoming one of the largest companies by market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange and significantly increasing the market’s depth and liquidity.

For regulators, the transaction would also represent a milestone in efforts to attract large privately held companies to the public market, broaden investment opportunities and expand domestic capital formation.

With the formal application now before the SEC, attention is turning to the completion of regulatory approvals and publication of the prospectus ahead of the expected September launch. Agama said the commission sees no regulatory obstacles that should prevent the transaction from proceeding as planned.

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution, had reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent.

‘As Dangote lists, there is an IPO coming up, and we are a leading player in that process,’ Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group Chief Executive, said during a recent strategic visit to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser complex in Lagos. ‘As the group continues to expand in Nigeria and across Africa, there will be opportunities for financial advisory services and balance sheet support, and we stand ready to provide both,’ Tshabalala added.

Recently, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) had granted Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) regulatory forbearance to invest in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.

PenCom told licensed PFAs in a circular that it had carefully evaluated the strategic investment opportunity presented by the proposed IPO and its potential impact on both the pension industry and the broader Nigerian economy. The commission noted that the decision followed a review of requests seeking special dispensation that would allow PFAs to invest pension fund assets in the offering.

VP Shettima, Sultan, lead tribute at ex-finance minister’s burial in Sokoto

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima and the Sultan of Sultan were among the dignitaries that attended the burial rite of former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.

Alhaji who died on Thursday at a hospital in Abuja, was buried in Sokoto in accordance with Islamic rites.

The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Juma’at Mosque, Sokoto, Sheikh Muhammad Bello Akwara.

The Vice President represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also in attendance were the Ministers of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, and of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu.

The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir, represented Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, who is out of the country.

The elder statesman passed away at the age of 87.

Alhaji served as Minister of State, Budget and Planning in 1988. He later served as Minister of Finance between 1990 and 1991 during the administration of former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida.

He later represented Nigeria as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1992 to 1996, where he helped deepen bilateral relations.

Our refinery represents 10% of US refining capacity – Aliko Dangote

Nigeria’s Federal Government cast the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as central to President Bola Tinubu’s target of a $1 trillion economy, as the facility’s owner disclosed that the plant, once running at full tilt, will process the equivalent of roughly 10percent of United States refining capacity.

John Enoh, minister of state for industry, made the remarks Wednesday after touring the 700,000 barrel-a-day refinery along with the adjoining Dangote Petrochemicals complex and Dangote Fertiliser Limited in Lagos, at the head of a delegation that included ministry directors, regulators and agency heads.

‘You cannot be Minister in charge of Industry and not visit the Dangote Refinery,’ Enoh said. ‘This facility matters because of what it represents for Nigerian industry, for our people and for the realisation of President Bola Tinubu’s vision of a one trillion-dollar economy.’

The minister framed the plant as proof of Nigeria’s shift up the value chain. ‘The more a country adds value to its products, the more respect it earns globally. The Dangote Refinery stands today as one of the strongest demonstrations of that principle,’ he said.

He credited the refinery with helping flip Nigeria’s global standing from perennial importer of refined fuel to exporter, pointing to shipments that reached the Middle East during recent supply disruptions. ‘When global supply disruptions occurred, Nigeria was able to export petroleum products to markets in the Middle East and beyond. That is an extraordinary achievement and one that deserves recognition,’ Enoh said.

Enoh also pushed back on longstanding concerns about the refinery’s single-train design, arguing that scheduled upkeep hasn’t knocked the plant offline. ‘The issues surrounding the single-train configuration are much clearer now. Even during scheduled maintenance, operations continued,’ he said.

The government pledged continued engagement with Dangote Industries through the Industrial Revolution Work Group and ministerial roundtables, with financing access for manufacturers flagged as a priority. Enoh singled out Aliko Dangote as ‘Nigeria’s foremost industrialist’ and tied his contribution to the Nigeria Industrial Policy’s goals of lifting manufacturing’s share of GDP to about 20 percent by 2030 and 25 percent by 2035. ‘We want to be judged by the extent to which we implement this policy,’ he said.

Speaking alongside the minister, Dangote Industries president Aliko Dangote pressed the government to keep industrialisation at the core of economic policy. ‘There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisation,’ he said, adding that domestic investor success is what ultimately draws foreign capital: ‘When local investors thrive, they send a powerful signal that the environment is conducive for investment.’

Dangote pointed to a recent unsecured, unrated bond priced below Nigeria’s sovereign benchmark as evidence of investor appetite for credible private-sector borrowers, and said policy consistency matters more to investors than incentives do.

He also disclosed the refinery’s global scale for the first time in these terms: at full capacity, the plant will equal about 10 percent of US refining capacity and draw on roughly 2.5 percent of globally traded crude.

Dangote called the refinery the biggest business risk of his career, built through the pandemic, currency volatility and lender scepticism.

‘What we have achieved here has never been done before on this scale,’ he said. ‘Once one person succeeds, many others will be encouraged to follow.’

Busoga University reopening for August intake delayed as govt awaits Museveni decision

Plans to reopen Busoga University in time for the August admission cycle have been delayed as government awaits President Museveni’s guidance on the institution’s name before completing the legal process required to operationalise it as a public university.

The delay comes despite the completion of major refurbishment works at the Iganga based campus, with authorities still required to finalise statutory approvals and establish the structures needed for the institution to begin operations.

Name approval stalls process

The Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, said consultations on the university’s proposed name had been concluded, but the process could not proceed until Museveni gives his views on the options presented.

“We wanted to start something that is acceptable to all Ugandans. There were some challenges and we had to consult many stakeholders,” Dr Muyingo told Daily Monitor in a telephone interview on Wednesday.

He said the naming of the institution became one of the issues that prolonged the transition process.

“Some people wanted it to remain Busoga University, while others proposed Kiira University and other names. We have now concluded the consultations and are left with only one stakeholder, the President,” he said.

Dr Muyingo said the transition committee had submitted a report to Museveni seeking guidance on the preferred name.

“We have sent him the report so that he can also give us his views on the names proposed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and other stakeholders,” he said.

Once the president gives his position, the proposal will move to Cabinet before being presented to Parliament for approval through a statutory instrument that will formally establish the institution as a public university.

NCHE completes inspection

NCHE said it had completed its role in the transition process after inspecting the university and submitting its assessment report to the Ministry of Education and Sports.

NCHE spokesperson Saulo Waigolo noted that the remaining steps were now the responsibility of the ministry and other government agencies.

“Beyond that, it is not within our mandate,” Waigolo added.

Shs3.8b refurbishment completed

While the legal process remains pending, the physical infrastructure required for the university has been prepared.

The chairperson of the Busoga University Transition Task Force, Prof John Tabuti, said the completion of refurbishment works at the Iganga main campus marked a major milestone towards establishing the institution as a public university.

The refurbished facilities were handed over on July 20 by the UPDF Civil Engineers Brigade, which renovated lecture blocks, administration offices, libraries, laboratories, the main hall and other facilities.

The project, funded by the Ministry of Education and Sports, cost Shs 3.795 billion.

Prof Tabuti ‘appealed to stakeholders to continue supporting the remaining processes required to establish the institution.’

Institutional structures pending

Despite the completed renovations, the university will still be required to establish key governance and academic structures before admitting students.

The institution will need to constitute a university council, appoint key management officials and recruit academic and administrative staff in line with requirements for a public university.

The pending approvals also come as the August admission cycle gets underway, with government-sponsored students already allocated to existing public universities and admissions continuing at other accredited institutions.

Fast-tracking statutory instruments

Iganga South MP Andrew Kaluya Namitego said stakeholders were optimistic that the remaining legal processes would be completed soon to allow the university to begin operations.

“We are very happy that Busoga University is finally taking shape. Some of us saw this dream being born, and we are happy that the government accepted to take over the university,” said Kaluya, who is also the Shadow Minister for Education,

He added: “We are fast-tracking the issue of the statutory instruments, which we hope we shall achieve in the very near future.”

Kaluya said the university’s development should be treated as a regional priority beyond political differences.

“When it comes to development, parties are not the issue. We want to speak the language of development,” he said.

He also commended the Church of Uganda for providing land for the university and supporting the transition process.

Church urges speedy completion

The Bishop of Busoga Central Diocese, Rt Rev Patrick Wakula, welcomed the progress made towards establishing the university but urged authorities to complete the remaining processes quickly.

“It is my prayer that we begin as early as possible. We have gone through a lot of history, but even those institutions that have reached where they are today began with one step,” Bishop Wakula said.

He said the Church of Uganda, which owns more than 200 acres of land where the university is located, remained committed to supporting the project while addressing outstanding administrative matters.

Bishop Wakula emphasized that the university would also create opportunities for surrounding communities through increased demand for services and infrastructure development.

Background

Busoga University was closed in 2017 by NCHE after investigations uncovered serious irregularities, including employing unqualified academic staff, offering unaccredited academic programmes and fraudulently awarding degrees to more than 1,000 students, many of them from South Sudan.

In January 2018, Museveni directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to begin the process of taking over Busoga University and Mountains of the Moon University as public institutions.

The government later constituted a committee chaired by Dr Muyingo to spearhead the transition of Busoga University into a public university.

A six-member task force led by environmentalist Prof Tabuti was also appointed to oversee the transition. Other members are Prof Katwalo Mulengani, Prof Lydia Emuron, Prof Mary Muhenda, Ms Esther Biganja and Mr Maxwell Amula.

Founded in 1999 and affiliated with Busoga Diocese under the Church of Uganda, Busoga University has its main campus in Iganga Municipality.