Monica Azuba Ntege facts for kids

Monica Azuba Ntege is an important Ugandan engineer and politician. She used to be the Minister of Works and Transport in the Ugandan government. She was given this job on June 6, 2016. She served in this role until December 14, 2019.

Early Life and Education

Where Was Monica Azuba Born?

Monica Azuba was born around 1954 in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda. This area is in the eastern part of the country.

Her School Journey

She went to Gayaza High School for her O-Level and A-Level studies. She finished high school in 1973. After that, she joined Makerere University in 1974. She studied hard and earned a degree in Civil Engineering in 1978.

Monica Azuba Ntege's Career Path

Starting Her Professional Life

After graduating from Makerere University in 1978, Monica Azuba Ntege started working at Uganda Commercial Bank. This was her first job as an engineer.

Moving to Stanbic Bank

In 2002, Standard Bank of South Africa bought Uganda Commercial Bank. Monica Azuba Ntege continued to work there. She moved up in her career and became the Facilities Manager at Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited. This means she was in charge of the bank's buildings and equipment.

Joining the Roads Authority

From June 2014, she also served as a member of the board for the Uganda National Roads Authority. This group helps manage and build roads across Uganda.

Becoming a Government Minister

On June 6, 2016, Monica Azuba Ntege was chosen to be the Minister of Works and Transport. This was a very important job in the Ugandan government. She was responsible for roads, railways, and air travel in the country. She held this position until December 2019.

Work as Minister of Works and Transport

Reviving Uganda Airlines

One of her first big tasks as minister was to help bring back Uganda Airlines. This national airline had stopped flying in 2001 because it was not making money.

However, in 2013, the government decided to restart the airline. The goal was to bring more tourists to Uganda. It also aimed to handle more people and goods traveling to the country. This was important as Uganda's oil industry began to grow.

Working Together for the Airline

As minister, Monica Azuba Ntege led meetings with many important groups. These included people from the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Uganda Development Corporation, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda. They all worked together to make plans for the airline. Their ideas were then sent to the government for final approval.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Monica Azuba Ntege is married. She is also a very good golfer. She has won many golf tournaments in Uganda and in the region. She has also helped organize ladies' golf events across Africa.

See also

• Cabinet of Uganda
• Parliament of Uganda
• James Zikusoka