JINJA
NEC Security Services Limited (NSSL) has passed out 270 newly trained security guards with a strong warning to maintain discipline, integrity and professionalism as they prepare for deployment on security assignments across Uganda.
The guards completed a one-month intensive training programme at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja, as NEC moves to strengthen its security workforce and expand its capacity to handle strategic contracts.
The pass-out ceremony held on Friday, August 7, 2026, was presided over by NEC Deputy Managing Director Maj Gen Innocent Oula, who urged the graduates to regard the training as the beginning of a continuous professional journey.
Maj Gen Oula commended the recruits for their resilience, commitment and discipline throughout the course.
“You have demonstrated determination, resilience and commitment throughout your training and therefore deserve today’s recognition for this important milestone,” he told the graduates.
He cautioned them against complacency, emphasising that security threats are constantly changing and require personnel to continuously upgrade their skills.
“Let this be the beginning of a lifelong commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Security threats continue to evolve, and so must your skills,” he said.
Maj Gen Oula also commended the instructors for their dedication and reaffirmed NEC’s commitment to developing a professional security workforce capable of meeting international standards.
283 Recruited, 270 Graduate
NSSL Deputy General Manager Col Vincent Odori Omollo said 283 personnel were recruited during exercises conducted in Kampala and Jinja between July 11 and 18, 2026.
However, 13 trainees — two females and 11 males — withdrew from the programme, leaving 270 who successfully completed the training.
The graduates included veterans, retired security personnel, former police and prison officers, former international security personnel, civilians and university graduates.
Col Omollo said professional private security services are critical to Uganda’s economic growth because businesses, investors and communities depend on a secure environment to operate.
“Security is a shared responsibility, and professional private security services play an important role in complementing government security agencies,” he said.
He said the private security sector also contributes to Uganda’s development aspirations under Vision 2040 by helping protect businesses, investments and economic activity.
The training was conducted by the Non-Commissioned Officers Training Academy at Gaddafi Barracks under the coordination of Capt. James Patrick Ogolu.
Capt. Ogolu commended the graduates for completing the programme and described them as patriotic Ugandans ready to serve under NSSL.
The ceremony was attended by EACOP General Manager Brig (Rtd) Dominic Twesigomwe, alongside NSSL’s Human Resources and Marketing managers.
Top Trainees Honoured
Outstanding performers were also recognised.
Hamba Travov was named Best Overall Trainee, while Dheyongara Asaad won Best in Marksmanship.
Kijuga Muyingo was named Most Disciplined Trainee, Niwagaba Hillary won Best in Leadership, and Nuwe Ahereza was recognised as the Most Motivated Trainee.
The pass-out marks another milestone in NEC’s efforts to build a professional security workforce capable of delivering reliable services and complementing government security agencies across Uganda.
