IS SPENDING 16BN ON THE 50TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY FOR UGANDA VALUE FOR MONEY?

It is appreciated by many of us that 50 years is a relatively big time as an independent country. In fact much publicity done by Uganda should now bear Uganda at 50 years as was the case of Ghana. Uganda should plan to make money when an official logo is made which may be used variously instead of spending for jubilation. At this moment in time when shs 16bn is being budgeted for the celebrations, our planners should be more focused on the pressing issues the country faces. The budget for celebrations should come from income made from souvenirs, if shs 16 bn can be mobilized, it is best for the country to look at means of solving the pressing problems like mass unemployment, the deepening of democracy, which should see the re-instating of term limits as a necessary condition to stability as well as the endorsing of the federal system of governance that can address the economic imbalance in the country.

Commercial Use Of Anniversary Logo The General Public is informed that the National Planning Committee, the copyright owner for Ghana’s 50th Anniversary LOGO, has authorised its use for the commercial production and sale of souvenirs and branding of products on the following terms and conditions: 1. The use of the LOGO is only allowed upon authorised and licensing by the Ghana@50 Secretariat, acting on behalf of the National Planning Committee. 2. Any entity or person who wishes to use the LOGO must complete and submit the application form and upon approval, pay the prescribed licensing fee 3. The LOGO shall be used expressly and exclusively on the product(s) for which the license has been granted. 4. Entities or persons wanting to use the LOGO for multiple purposes shall submit separate applications and obtain licenses for each proposed use. 5. Illegal or unauthorised use of the LOGO will subject culprits to certain legal prosecution under the Copyright laws of Ghana. Application forms and other details are available from the project Manager, Branding & Licensing (tel: 233 244 231926) at the offices of the Ghana@50 Secretariat which is located in the Arch at the Independence Square, Accra. Henry Wellington Okyne Public Affairs Officer Source :Ghana@50 Secretariat