Date: 4 May 2026
Location: India
His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor 111 Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, accompanied by Her Royal Majesty Akaliait Juliet Among, has continued his international engagements in India, reinforcing efforts to expand education, research, and development opportunities for the Iteso people.
The royal visit marks a significant step in strengthening global partnerships aimed at unlocking scholarships, institutional collaboration, and practical innovation models for the Teso sub-region.
Officiating International Graduation Ceremony
During the visit, His Royal Highness was warmly received at Aditya University, where he officiated as Chief Guest at the International Students’ Graduation Ceremony 2026.
The event brought together graduates, faculty, and international partners in a celebration of academic excellence and global cooperation. The presence of Papa Emorimor and HRM Akaliait Juliet Among underscored the importance of education diplomacy in advancing the Kingdom’s development agenda.
Landmark MoU to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
In a major highlight of the visit, Aditya University is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Iteso Cultural Union and Soroti University.
The agreement is expected to:
- Facilitate student and academic staff exchange programmes
- Promote joint research initiatives
- Expand scholarship opportunities for Iteso students
- Strengthen institutional collaboration across borders
This partnership represents a strategic milestone in positioning the Iteso Kingdom within global academic and innovation networks.
Exploring Innovation for Local Development
As part of the engagement, His Royal Highness and his delegation are scheduled to visit a range of key facilities, including science laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing sites, medicinal gardens, agricultural equipment factories, and community empowerment projects.
These visits are aimed at identifying practical, scalable solutions that can be adapted to support development priorities in Teso, particularly in education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth empowerment.
High-Level Royal Delegation
The King and Queen were accompanied by a distinguished delegation comprising members of the Iteso Cultural Union leadership, academia, and technical experts:
- Hon. Obilan Abubakar Umar – Minister of Education and Sports, Iteso Cultural Union
- Prof. James Gregory Okello – Soroti University
- Prof. Samuel Kabwigu – Soroti University
- Dr. Joseph Opul – Gulu University
- Ocen Benson Ekwee
- Betty Iligo
- Simon Ochen
- Aguti Zaamu – Iteso Cultural Union Education Desk
The delegation reflects a strong alignment between cultural leadership, academic institutions, and technical expertise in driving forward the Kingdom’s development vision.
A Vision for Transformational Growth
This international mission highlights the continued commitment of His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor to fostering meaningful global partnerships that deliver tangible benefits for the Iteso people.
By leveraging international collaboration, the Kingdom aims to accelerate progress in key sectors and empower future generations through access to quality education, innovation, and sustainable development opportunities.
Emuria Koliai
Author
Amb. David EMOOT
Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (Diaspora)
Iteso Cultural Union
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