Speaker Oboth Oboth in a group photo with the Ghetto KidsThe Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth – Oboth, has pledged to personally deliver a UGX 13 billion funding proposal to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on behalf of the internationally acclaimed Triplets Ghetto Kids.The funds are earmarked to construct a rehabilitation and skilling centre to empower vulnerable youth across Uganda.Hosting the dance troupe in the Speaker’s Chambers this morning, following their recent performance alongside global music icons Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup, Speaker Oboth committed to taking their proposal directly to the President and facilitating a state meeting.They were led by their founder Mr. Dauda Kavuma and the Director of Projects & Corporate Communication Mr. Wisdom Enoch Ronnin.Extending a warm reception to the group, Speaker Oboth remarked: “It is a great pleasure to have you here at Parliament. You are most welcome. When I look at you, I see young people who have come from humble beginnings and have achieved things that, at your age, many of us could only dream of.”The Speaker revealed he knows about the story of humble beginnings himself having fetched water to find school fees.Highlighting their extraordinary global reach, the Speaker commended the group for representing the nation on the world’s biggest platforms: “You have moved from the ghetto to the world stage. You have performed alongside global stars like Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup; that is an achievement to be proud of,” he said.Speaker Oboth Oboth meeting the Ghetto Kids in the Boardroom of the Speaker’s Chambers on Thursday morningHe added that the Ghetto Kids’ experiences at the world Cup will stay with them for life and thanked them for showing the world that talent can come from anywhere, and that young Ugandans can compete and shine on the biggest stages.Drawing a personal connection to their story, Speaker Oboth shared words of encouragement and counsel with the young performers: “Your story reminds me of my own humble beginnings. Never be ashamed of where you started. Your circumstances do not have to determine where you end up. You are now role models,” he said.Mr. Wisdom Enoch Ronnin, the Inspire Triplets Ghetto Kids Foundation director for projects and corporate communications revealed that the centre would be designed to operate simultaneously as classrooms, professional workshops and production centers.The Speaker cautioned the kids about discipline:“There are many young children looking at you and believing that they too can make something of themselves. Stay humble. Stay disciplined. Value education. Work hard and never forget where you came from. You have achieved a lot already, but I believe this is only the beginning.”Members of Parliament present at the reception; Hon. Gerald Karuhanga (Ntungamo Municipality), Hajji Abdul Bisaso (Kasana South), Hon. Moses Koire (Budaka County) and Hon. Dr. Sylvia Arinaitwe (Rukiga District, echoed the Speaker’s sentiments, pledging cross-party support for the UGX 13 billion centre:Hon. Karuhanga said; “I have watched your videos over a hundred times; you have made us proud. Ambitious origins do not limit destiny. Pope Francis was once a bouncer at a discotheque. It is not where you start, but what you achieve in life. All MPs will support your cause.”The Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to championing the group’s vision, assuring them that Parliament stands behind their journey to transform lives through art and education.He gave them a token of Uganda Shillings 10,000,000 (Ten Million shillings). The post Speaker Oboth to Take Ghetto Kids’ UGX13 Billion Skilling Centre Proposal to President Museveni appeared first on Business Focus.