Students of Makerere University were earlier this morning thrown into frenzy when they found themselves being evacuated from the main hall in record time. It later turned out to be a mock exercise to ensure awareness.
There was a conference in the Makerere main hall about Leadership where many schools had been invited and it was organised by the Makerere Convocation.
The Student Leadership Training conference under the theme
“Nurturing Youth for Accountability and early Independence” was treated to drama when before it had even commenced, shouts erupted and all the occupants in the main hall evacuated and assembled in the Freedom Square – including Makerere University staff in the Main Building.
Their pressure was short lived however when they noticed Police armed personnel outside oblivious of the chaos and it was announced to them that it was one of the Police mock trials to ensure the general public is aware of the bomb threats that the country faces and are therefore taking safety precautions.
Among the visiting Schools were Busoga College Mwiri, Jinja College and Wanyange Girls.
The Guest Speakers lined for the day are Dr. Tanga Odoi (Makerere Convocation Chairman), Lilian Aber (UNSA Chairperson), Col. Matsiko (the National Patriotism coordinator) and former Bishop Dr. Zac Niringiye.
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