The Assistant Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Arua, Judith Bako, has called for stronger collaboration between Government communicators and security agencies to enhance communication and counter disinformation.
Speaking at a high-level workshop convened by the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) at Desert Breeze Hotel in Arua , Bako urged government communicators to ensure that the public receives timely and accurate information.
She also expressed dissatisfaction with the many government websites that are not updated with current information.
She said this denies the public critical information needed to make key decisions within government and the public sectors, especially for investors.
The workshop, part of ISO’s ongoing efforts to streamline government communication,brought together security officers and government communicators from the West Nile Region.
The President of the Government Communicator;s Forum, who also doubles as the Head of Communications at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Mr. Frank Mugabi, commended ISO and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for their efforts in harmonizing government communication.
He highlighted that significant progress has been made since these engagements began in Karamoja.
