More Ugandans Employed in Oil Sector- Minister Nankabirwa

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Busiinge Aggrey
2 Min Read

At least nine out of every 10 people employed in the oil gas sector is a Ugandan, Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development has revealed.

“This is testament to our efforts to support more Uganda’s to find employment in the sector. We continue to maintain a National Talent Register where all employable Ugandans are registered,” the Minister said.

On the supply of goods and services, Minister Nankabirwa says 36 per cent ($1.914 billion) of the $7.1 billion approved investments, is committed to Ugandan Companies during development phase. On the supply of goods and services, 36 per cent of the approved investments of is committed to Ugandan Companies during development phase.

“This is closely approaching our target of national content at 40 per cent for this phase of development. Approximately $11.9 million has gone to the community economy through provision of goods and services.”

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“This is closely approaching our target of national content at 40 per cent for this phase of development. Approximately $11,909,641 has gone to the community economy through provision of goods and services.

She made the remarks during the annual media briefing on the country’s oil sector held n Kampala on Tuesday.

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