He made these remarks while presiding over a talent competition at Stena Hill Secondary School in Lukuli, Nanganda, under the theme "Our Culture is Our Heritage."
Bwanika highlighted that while schools play a crucial role in shaping children, parents must also fulfill their responsibility in nurturing them with good morals and discipline.
He warned that societal issues such as drug abuse, theft, homosexuality, and idleness primarily affect the youth, stressing that the solution lies in a return to traditional cultural values.
“This approach is not just for Buganda but for the entire country and the world at large,” he said.
As Chairman of the Stena Schools' Board of Trustees, Bwanika explained that the theme of the event was carefully chosen to awaken parents to their duty in shaping morally upright citizens.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Stena Nursery and Secondary Schools to not only academic excellence but also talent development and character building.
The guest of honor, Mr. Stephen Kalule, Head of Education in Makindye Sub-county, echoed similar sentiments, encouraging parents to support their children’s talents.
He noted that careers in music, drama, and other artistic fields are now widely recognized as lucrative professions.
“There must be a return to cultural values,” Mr. Kalule emphasised.
“We must stop blindly copying everything from outside and instead nurture our children with morals that will prepare them for the future.”
The event also celebrated the success of the school’s Senior Six students, all 27 of whom qualified for university admission, with some scoring as high as 19 out of 20 points.
Bwanika congratulated them, urging them to uphold good morals as they pursue their education.
The talent competition, which featured performances in singing, dance, poetry, and drama, saw students competing in four houses named after continents.
Africa House emerged as the overall winner, followed by Asia, Europe, and America in that order.