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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Vice President Jessica Alupo has asked investors to recruit more Ugandans in their companies to reduce the level of unemployment.<\/p>\n

She made the remarks during the 9th Visionaries of Uganda awards 2021 under the theme: \u2018Recognising continued social economic transformation of Uganda and strengthening the fundamentals of the economy to achieve Uganda Vision 2040 amidst Covid-19 challenges\u2019 in Kampala at the weekend.<\/p>\n

Ms Alupo said unemployment is still a challenge, especially among the youth.<\/p>\n

Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL)receiving the award as the overall 2021 Best Visionary Agro-Processing and Manufacturing Company<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough technology and innovations, we have produced several youth who have skills and I am sure they are ready to produce good results,\u201d Ms Alupo said.<\/p>\n

She added that this year\u2019s theme underlined the direction the country is focusing on, which is attaining a middle income status.<\/p>\n

\u201cSignificant and observable interventions testify the achievement and support given to the investors by the government in form of infrastructural development,\u201d the vice president said.<\/p>\n

Ms Alupo added that government will continue to guarantee a conducive working environment for all people working in Uganda and enact good laws and policies that are favourable for all Ugandans.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernment will also continue to provide peace and security, which is fundamental for any development process to take place,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Bidco Uganda Limited was announced as the overall 2021 best visionary agro-processing and manufacturing company.<\/p>\n

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