Oulanyah burial programme
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has released the detailed burial program for the fallen Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Jacob Oulanyah.
According to the communication, the deceased will be laid to rest on Friday 08, 2022 at Lalogi in Omoro, after a series of ceremonies. The body of the former Omoro County MP will arrive on Friday 1st April 2022.
Babalanda has asked Ugandans to exercise restraint and respect the family of the deceased as the burial process takes effect.
“Members of the public need to know that the Speaker of Parliament is 3rd in rank in the country’s leadership and he deserves such a befitting burial, which anyway is legally provided for. Therefore, I would draw your attention to the burial activities planned for and agreed upon rather than dwell on discussing the budgets.”She says
The program to stand as follows:
Friday April 01st 2022 at 2.00 pm the body will arrive at Entebbe International Airport Aboard Ethiopian Airlines. The casket will be received with full honor in the presence of a few leaders and family members.
Immediately after, the casket will be handed over to A-plus Funeral Management who will transport the lifeless body to his residence in Muyenga for two days Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th April. There will be a small service conducted and attended by few people on Sunday.
On Monday April 4th at 9.00 am the body will lie at the home of the Speaker where friends and well-wishers will pay their last respects.
On Tuesday April 5th ,2022 at 9.00 am the body will be moved to the Parliament of Uganda where the Rt. Hon. Speaker will lead the Members of Parliament to pay their final respects. The body will spend the night in Parliament.
Oulanyah burial programme
On Wednesday April 6th ,2022 at 9.00 am the body will be taken to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for a State Funeral. His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda and NRM National Chairman will lead the nation in paying tribute to the late Speaker of Parliament.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda; His Grace Dr. Kazimba Mugalu will be the main celebrant. A maximum number of 1,500 persons including Members of the Executive, Members of Parliament, Members of the Judiciary, Foreign Dignitaries, Heads of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Family Members and Leaders from Acholi sub-region will access the grounds.
After the Ceremony, at 3.00 pm the casket will be airlifted to Omoro, Lalogi village; the Speaker’s ancestral home where it will be received by the family and Acholi leaders. There will be a night vigil at the home. ·
On Thursday 7th April 2022 the body will lie at Lalogi for final respects by members of the public.
On Friday 8th April 2022 the burial ceremony will start at 9.00 am. The day will be observed as a Public Holiday as declared by H.E. the President.
PROTOCOLS TO BE FOLLOWED
1- The National Flag will continue to fly at half-mast up to Friday, April 8th the day of Burial.
2- My colleagues the Minister for ICT Information and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and the Police Spokesperson Mr. Fred Enanga will continually update you on all the ongoing activities;
– All the burial activities will be relayed live on UBC TV and other TV stations with reporters;
4- The Acholi Community will perform the Acholi Burial Dance as requested by the Acholi Paramount Chief and as guided by security;
5- The Minister for Security Hon. Jim Muhwezi will address the nation on security measures being taken to ensure security and safety during this period;
Appreciation from Minister of Presidency
I take the opportunity to thank and recognize the special contribution and efforts made by the Speaker of Parliament, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Health; Dr. Ruth Achieng; the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uganda’s Ambassador to the USA and the National Organizing Committee for the Burial of the Late Speaker.
In a special way, I express my gratitude to H.E. the President for accepting to accord a befitting funeral to our brother and friend and for leading the entire program. I also thank the Minister of Finance for the prompt interventions.
