Lt Gen Okiding Tasks New Defence Forces Shop General Manager With Advancing UPDF Welfare

Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General, has directed the newly appointed General Manager of Defence Forces Shop Uganda Limited (DFSUL), Colonel Deus Taremwa, to prioritize the welfare of Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel. Gen. Okiding emphasized the need for Col. Taremwa to strengthen the institution and ensure it effectively serves its strategic purpose.

The directive highlights the significance of DFSUL as a key entity responsible for providing welfare benefits and services to UPDF members. Gen. Okiding's charge to Col. Taremwa underscores the expectation that the shop will operate efficiently and fulfill its mandate comprehensively.

Colonel Taremwa is now tasked with leading DFSUL in advancing its mission, ensuring that the welfare needs of the UPDF personnel are met. This appointment and directive signal a focus on improving the quality of life and support systems available to soldiers within the Ugandan military.