By Brian Atuhura

The Member of Parliament for Buruli County,Hon.Aled Ronald Akugizibwe,has urged local government councillors to embrace teamwork,integrity and mutual respect to strengthen leadership and improve service delivery in their communities.

Akugizibwe made the call while addressing councillors attending a week-long induction programme organised by the Ministry of Local Government at the District Health Officer's Resource Centre.

He emphasised that cooperation among council members is essential for effective leadership,urging the councillors to respect one another,uphold integrity and build trust as they execute their mandates.

The legislator also called on the leaders to support the implementation of government programmes,saying their active involvement would help ensure that development initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries and improve household livelihoods.

He encouraged the councillors to work closely with relevant stakeholders to promote the effective implementation of government interventions in their respective areas.

The induction is intended to equip lower local government council leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties effectively and strengthen their contribution to service delivery.

The training for councillors from Buruli County is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday,after which the programme will move to Bujenje County from Thursday to Saturday.

The exercise is part of the Ministry of Local Government's efforts to strengthen local government leadership and promote accountable,collaborative and people-centred governance.