IG And PPDA Reaffirm Strong Partnership To Safeguard Public Resources
Jan. 23, 2026
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has reaffirmed the strong and long-standing partnership between the Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) in promoting transparency and safeguarding public resources.
Lady Justice Naluzze made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the Executive Director of PPDA, Canon Benson Turamye, at the IG Headquarters. She commended the effective collaboration between the two institutions, particularly through case referrals and joint handling of procurement-related matters over the years.
“We look forward to continued collaboration and engagement in the execution of our respective mandates,” the IGG said.
Canon Turamye congratulated Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala on her appointment as Inspector General of Government, as well as the Deputy Inspectors General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe and Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, on their reappointment. He reaffirmed PPDA’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the IG and other accountability institutions to enhance public trust and ensure value for money in public procurement.
“PPDA greatly values its partnership with the Inspectorate of Government. We remain firmly committed to deepening this collaboration to safeguard public resources, strengthen public trust, and ensure that procurement delivers tangible value to citizens,” Canon Turamye noted.
The two institutions agreed to further strengthen their partnership through continued case referrals, joint public awareness and sensitization campaigns, and enhanced coordination in promoting accountability and transparency in public procurement processes.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe; the Director of Special Investigations, Mr. Polly Muhairwe; the Director of Ombudsman Affairs, Mr. Kakooza Savio Ntensibe; the Director of Anti-Corruption, Mr. Lugoloobi Robert; and the Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Public Relations, Hajjat Munira Ali, among others.
The PPDA delegation included the Director of Performance Monitoring (Central Government), Dr. Aloysius M. Byaruhanga; the Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Eva Nazziwa Lubowa; the Director of Legal and Board Affairs, Mr. Uthman Segawa; the Director of Strategy, Mr. Mike Nsereko; and the Manager, Executive Director’s Office, Mrs. Rebecca Masajjage, among others.