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Lillian Aber promises to serve with utmost dedication, compassion & relentless commitment as she thanks M7 for the re-appointment

The newly re-appointed State Minister for Refugees Relief and Disaster Preparedness who also doubles as Kitgum District Woman MP, Hon. Lillian Aber, has said she is deeply honored and profoundly grateful to His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for considering her again in the new cabinet. In the cabinet released yesterday, Hon. Lillian Aber retained her […]

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Government remains committed to long-term solutions in Kampala says Hon. Lillian Aber

The State Minister for Refugees Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Hon. Lillian Aber together with Mr. Alex Kakooza, the Permanent Secretary of the Ofiice of the Prime Minister, yesterday morning briefed the press on Government’s response to the floods that affected traders in Downtown Kampala, particularly along Nakivubo Channel, Ssebana Road, Allen road and surrounding business […]

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Uganda remains committed to providing protection and opportunities to refugees says Hon. Lillian Aber

The State Minister for Refugees Relief and Disaster Preparedness in the office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Lillian Aber has today chaired the 25th Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) Steering Group Meeting at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including government ministries, development partners, UN agencies, and humanitarian actors to review […]

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Minister extends support to Bulambuli disaster victims

The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Lillian Aber has visited Bulambuli District and on behalf of Government extended support to 24 households affected by recent landslides in the District. The victims are being accommodated at Namisuni Sub-county headquarters. The minister said Landslide is still a big challenge in the Bugisu […]

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Uganda remains committed to her open door policy on refugees says Hon. Lillian Aber

The State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hon. Lillian Aber has said Uganda remains committed to her open door policy on refugees. The Minister said this while chairing the 22nd Comprehensive Refugee Response Forum (CRRF) steering group meeting with Hon. Magezi Raphael held at Kabira Country Club. Hon. Aber said adapting this multi-stakeholder […]

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Minister Lillian Aber hails Saudi Arabia Kingdom after the humanitarian assistance

The State Minister for Relief, Refugees and Disaster Preparedness Hon. Lillian Aber has appreciated the Saudi Arabia Kingdom for humanitarian assistance extended to Congolese refugees in Nakivale. This morning, The ambassador of Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE. Mohammed Bin Khalil Faloudah together with the team from Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relife Center, donated 12,700 […]

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“Engage in productive things rather than blame games,” – Hon. Lillian Aber tells politician

A few days ago, the Minister of State for Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Hon. Dr. Lillian Aber, officially commenced the relocation of 242 households from disaster-prone areas in Bududa to the safer Bunambutye Resettlement Site in Bulambuli District. In her address during the exercise, Dr. Lillian Aber called on politicians in the Elgon sub-region to […]

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Standard Chartered commits USD1 billion to finance companies, donates Ugx 133 million in Uganda, 3-month repayment holiday and an extension on the tenure of loans of up to 12 months on Personal Loans & Mortgages

Standard Chartered Bank has announced a donation of Ugx 133 Million to Uganda Red Cross (Ugx 113 million) and Uganda Bankers Association(Ugx 20 million) to support the fight against COVID 19 locally. The Bank revealed that it has committed USD1 billion globally to finance manufacturers and distributors in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare providers helping […]