District is located in the North-Western part of Uganda and lies between latitudes 20 30’ N and 20 30’ N and longitude 300 45’ E and 310 10’ E. It is bordered to the North by Arua district, Amuru to the East, Bulisia to the South-East and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the West and South-West. The district occupies a total area of 3,288km;2 of which 83.19% is arable land, 2.91% game reserve, 6.4% swamps and open water and forest reserves 7.5%. The district uses English as the official language like all other places in Uganda, but other local languages spoken are; Swahili, Alur, Jonam, Kebu and Lendu. As per the 2002 Population and Housing Census, the population of Nebbi district is 433,466 composed of 48% males and 52% females. Over 85% of the district population is engaged in subsistence farming. Much of what is produced is consumed at the household levels and less than 40% is marketed. The District Population projection now stands at 485,017 people
DISTRICT VISION
The vision of the district is “Attractive District, harmonious and prosperous people”. Beautiful district with very lovely people, secure and attractive to local, national and international investors, attractive to our own sons and daughters who are outside and those who are within the district, a pro people district, with happy, healthy and educated population at peace with each other, flourishing, wealthy and affluent. A district Population portraying vicious cycle of wealth, health and peace
MISSION STATEMENT
The District Development Mission is: “To serve the community through the coordinated delivery of services which focus on national and local priorities and contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of the District’s Population.”
A calculated effort to provide critical services and act as a catalyst to promote private sector led growth, while providing a conducive investment climate, encouraging each other in production using modern technologies; production of high value products and promoting value addition to eradicate poverty.
DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
‘To improve income of the poor, improve the quality of life in the District and promote good governance, harmony and Security’
DISTRICT VISION
The vision of the district is “Attractive District, harmonious and prosperous people”. Beautiful district with very lovely people, secure and attractive to local, national and international investors, attractive to our own sons and daughters who are outside and those who are within the district, a pro people district, with happy, healthy and educated population at peace with each other, flourishing, wealthy and affluent. A district Population portraying vicious cycle of wealth, health and peace
MISSION STATEMENT
The District Development Mission is: “To serve the community through the coordinated delivery of services which focus on national and local priorities and contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of the District’s Population.”
A calculated effort to provide critical services and act as a catalyst to promote private sector led growth, while providing a conducive investment climate, encouraging each other in production using modern technologies; production of high value products and promoting value addition to eradicate poverty.
DISTRICT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
‘To improve income of the poor, improve the quality of life in the District and promote good governance, harmony and Security’
