PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR BANK GOVERNOR

Kampala, Uganda: The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebire was awarded a medal "The Order of Lion Award" by the International President of Lions Clubs International, Barry J. Palmer yesterday (Friday). The appreciation award which is a recognition of the Recepient's outstanding assistance to the Lions of Uganda was presented by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo.

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda has been conferred the medal for assisting Lions Clubs in their projects to serve the less privileged class of people in Uganda. Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire is described to have a "Lion Heart" and is among the front line Philanthropist who is always willing to help the needy and disabled people through service organizations such as the Lions Clubs.

The District Governor's delegation which accompanied him were five senior Lions and they were Multiple Council Chairperson, Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi; District Governor Elect Lion Night Ndyarugahi; Regional Chairman Geoffrey Mwesigwa; Regional Chairperson Eleanor Bageine and District Officer Sedrace Rwekikiga.

"The Order of Lion Award" one of the top most prestigious award conferred by International President Barry J. Palmer to the Governor of Bank of Uganda, Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire. District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo presenting the medal. Others (L to R) Lions Eleanor Bageine (RC); Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi (MCC/PDG); 5th is Lion Geoffrey Mwesigwa (DC); extreme right incoming Governor 2014/2015 Lion Night Ndyarugahi.

A testimonial of appreciation from International President Barry J. Palmer to the Governor of Bank of Uganda Prof. Emmanuel T. Mutebire. Presentation was made by District Governor Lion Wilson N. Ndesanjo. On the left is Multiple Council Chairperson and Past Governor Lion Polly K. Ndyarugahi who was among the six senior Lions delegation to the BOU for the ceremony.

 

Story by Abdul Hai