Abner Nangwale

Eng.
Abner Nangwale
Minister of Works
In office
1980 – July 1985
PresidentMilton Obote
Personal details
Born1932
Bukigai, Bududa District, Uganda
DiedJanuary 17, 2013(2013-01-17) (aged 80–81)
Bududa, Uganda
PartyUganda People's Congress
OccupationPolitician, Engineer
Known forExpansion of universal education; establishment of Teachers Training Colleges

Abner Nangwale (1932 – January 17, 2013) was a Ugandan politician and member of the Uganda People's Congress. He served as the Minister of Works within the administration of President Milton Obote II from 1980 until July 1985.[1]

Background

Nangwale was born in Bukigai, located in present-day Bududa District, in 1932.[1]

Political career

He was elected as an MP of the Parliament of Uganda for Manjia County, before his appointment as Minister of Works by President Obote in 1980.[1] He served as the Minister of Works within the administration of President Milton Obote II from 1980 until July 1985.[1] As Minister, Nangwale expanded the government's efforts to provide free, universal education to Ugandan students.[1] Nangwale led the construction of several new Teachers Training Colleges (TTC), now called as Parents Teachers Colleges (PTCs), to train new Ugandan teachers and educators.[1]

Personal life

Nangwale was married with a number a number of children including Dorothy Nangwale Oulanyah.[2]

Death

Nangwale died at his home in Bududa, Uganda, on January 17, 2013, at the age of 80.[1] His body was laid to rest in Nalufutu, Bunamubi parish- Bukigai sub-county in Bududa District.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Odeke, Julius (2013-01-18). "Obote's ex-works minister, Eng Abner Nangwale has died". The Independent (Uganda). Archived from the original on 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  2. ^ "Deputy Speaker Oulanyah's two-year marriage on the verge of collapse". Monitor. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
  3. ^ "Former works minister buried". Monitor. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
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