President Museveni hails late Rev. Eliasaph Sserwadda father to Col. Edith Nakalema
According
to President Museveni, like Jesus and Apostle Paul, Rev. Sserwadda understood
the fact that people have both spiritual and physical needs.
He
also commended the late Rev. Sserwadda and his wife, Midresi Ndungi, for raising
a wonderful family, anchored on Christian values and the fear of God.
“Parents
and guardians are the first teachers for any child. Children observe what their
parents do and say, and, therefore, model their lives after their actions and
words. This is why the family unit is important in society. It is the place
where children are trained and mentored to be responsible and productive
members of society,” he said.
President
Museveni added that he has been able to observe Mzee Sserwadda's attributes of
devotion to God, integrity, selflessness, and a spirit of service in his
daughter, Col. Nakalema.
“He
will always be remembered for his lifelong commitment to serving God and the
Church. Although he is no longer in our midst, his memory and legacy will
remain as an inspiration to the present and succeeding generations,” he
concluded.
Rev.
Sserwadda who passed on last year, was the father of Col. Edith Nakalema
Asizua, the head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU).
On
the other hand, the memorial service prayers were led by the Archbishop of the
Church of Uganda, Rt. Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu who urged Ugandans to
promote love instead of hatred.
Col.
Nakalema said a year has passed since they laid her dear father to rest in the
hills of Kashari.
“They
say time heals all wounds, but I have learned that time simply teaches us how
to carry the weight of a great loss. Today is not a day of mourning, but a day of
profound gratitude. We are here to celebrate a man who was the compass and
pillar of our family,” she said.
Col.
Nakalema also revealed that her late father provided and loved his family
unconditionally.
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