The Western Regional Resident Commissioner (RCC), Colonel James Mwesigye, has warned leaders and civil servants in Ibanda District to strengthen the fight against corruption and improve discipline in public service delivery.
Col. Mwesigye issued the warning on Monday during a meeting with district leaders, including LCIII chairpersons and heads of departments, held at Ibanda District headquarters as part of his ongoing regional monitoring tour.
He expressed concern over rising absenteeism among some government workers, saying it was negatively affecting service delivery and community development.
“Some government workers have abandoned their responsibilities through absenteeism and sleeping on the job. This has greatly affected effective service delivery to our people, and this must stop,” he said.
The RCC also condemned corruption among public officers, warning that misuse of public resources continues to derail government development programmes.
“Leaders must desist from corruption and ensure public resources are used for the intended purpose. Every office holder should use their position to uplift citizens,” he added.
Col. Mwesigye further cautioned that civil servants who fail to comply with government directives risk disciplinary action, including arrest and dismissal from public service.
“Those who ignore the President’s guidelines and fail to serve the people effectively risk arrest and dismissal from public service,” he warned.
Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja acknowledged improvements in service delivery but noted persistent challenges, including absenteeism and allegations of corruption involving some officials.
He also cited reports of extortion linked to canine dog services as part of the corruption concerns raised within the district.
The engagement comes amid renewed national calls by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for stricter accountability and intensified action against corruption in the public service.
Col. Mwesigye is currently conducting a regional monitoring tour across western Uganda aimed at strengthening leadership discipline and improving service delivery at local government level.