Uganda Inaugurates State Safety Action Group to Boost Aviation Safety
Multidisciplinary team tasked with risk mitigation and evidence-based decision-making
The Chairperson of the National State Safety Coordination Group, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, officially inaugurated the State Safety Action Group (State SAG) on Tuesday at Horizon Hotel in Entebbe, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s quest for a mature aviation safety regime.
Mr. Bamwesigye, who also serves as the Director General, underscored the group’s critical role as a multidisciplinary technical forum. He explained that the State SAG is mandated to analyze safety information, identify emerging hazards, recommend risk mitigation strategies, monitor the implementation of safety actions, and support evidence-based decision-making.
“Through this collaborative approach, the State SAG will contribute significantly to the achievement of Uganda’s State Safety Objectives and Safety Performance Targets,” Mr. Bamwesigye stated during the inauguration ceremony.
Demonstrating high-level commitment to the initiative, Mr. Bamwesigye pledged his full support to the team. He assured members of the necessary strategic leadership, policy direction, and resources required to enable the forum to effectively fulfil its mandate.
Echoing these sentiments, Ms. Irene Atto, speaking on behalf of the Director of Safety, Security and Economic Regulation, hailed the inauguration as a pivotal moment for the nation. “The inauguration marks an important milestone in Uganda’s journey towards a mature and effective State Safety Programme,” Ms. Atto said. “It reflects our collective commitment to strengthening aviation safety through collaboration, proactive risk management, and informed decision-making.”
The newly constituted State Safety Action Group brings together a diverse assembly of aviation professionals and regulatory experts. The full roster of members includes: Ms. Irene Atto, Mr. David Matovu, Mr. Rogers Peter Wanzunula, Capt. Bruno Oringi, Mr. David Muwonge, Mr. Andrew Wabwire, Capt. Dodd Katendeigwa, Mr. John Baptist Eidit, Mr. Louis Kigonya, Mr. Alex Laguna, Mr. Daniel Migadde, Ms. Joan Birungi, Mr. Paul Kalemba, and Mr. Rembrand Rodenburg.
The establishment of the State SAG reinforces Uganda’s commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture, aligning the country’s aviation oversight with international best practices through structured collaboration and continuous safety monitoring.
