IGG Urges Youth to Embrace Integrity and Discipline in Business

What the report says

Deputy Inspector General of Government Patricia Achan Okiria has urged young entrepreneurs to put integrity, accountability and self-discipline at the center of their work, saying those values are important for building businesses that can last and contribute to peaceful communities. Nile Post reported that she made the remarks at the Entrepreneurship for Peace Conference and Exhibition 2026, organised by Positivity Peace Generation.

According to the report, Okiria told the young participants that entrepreneurship should do more than generate profit. She linked business activity to wider social goals such as reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality, which she said can fuel instability. She also encouraged the graduates to honour commitments, manage time and resources responsibly, use social media carefully and avoid valuing popularity more than character.

The event also marked the graduation of 25 people from Positivity Peace Generation’s first cohort, with six businesses already launched through the programme. Okiria pointed to ethical business conduct, including keeping promises to customers, meeting contractual obligations, paying workers fairly and following the law. Her remarks were aimed at showing how small enterprises can grow, create jobs and add to the economy.

Northern Uganda Youth MP Elma Kapel Challa also spoke at the conference, urging young people to build strong personal brands based on values, competence and impact rather than titles or online following. The organisation’s executive director said the initiative is meant to provide mentorship and practical support for youth-led enterprises, with backing from government and private sector stakeholders.