Prime Minister Robinah Nabbaja pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
KAMPALA, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ugandan Members of Parliament paid their respects to the late monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II.
A special sitting lasting two-hours was held on Wednesday after a motion had been moved by Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, to that effect.
MPs who made submissions said that Her Majesty had presided over the Commonwealth with distinction and played an important and unifying role.
Female lawmakers especially described the queen as an inspiration to women in leadership.
“She was a distinguished leader. A leader who has shown commitment, who has united the commonwealth”, said Beatrice Anywar MP.
On her part, the Prime Minister said Elizabeth II’s “visits contributed immensely to Uganda’s development and global standing, which was exemplified by the ability to host international conferences and ultimately encouraged direct investment in tourism”.
The Queen’s first visit to the East African country was in 1954 with her last being in 2007 for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. It happened to be her last official visit to the continent.
The Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda was named after her to commemorate her 1954 visit.
Several roads and roundabouts in the capital Kampala are also named after members of the UK royal family.
Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022 at Balmoral in Scotland, her funeral is to be held in the coming days with most leaders from across the Commonwealth Nations expected to attend. — NNN-AGENCIES