Gideon Bagadawa
Gideon Bagadawa | |
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| Born | May 8, 1966 Muyiira village, Nambale sub-county, Iganga District, Uganda |
| Died | June 21, 2021 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Executive Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) |
| Years active | 1998–2021 |
| Known for | Leadership in Uganda's private sector development |
| Successor | Francis Kisirinya |
| Spouse | Susan Birungi |
| Children | Anita and Nina Bagadawa |
Gideon Bagadawa (May 8, 1966 – June 21, 2021) was a Ugandan business executive known for his contributions to the private sector in Uganda. He was also the Executive Director of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Under his tenue, the foundation received awards acknowledging contributions made by business associations, corporate companies, and government agencies towards the advancement of the private sector in Uganda.[1][2]
Background and education[edit]
Bagadawa was born in Muyiira village, Nambale sub-county, Iganga district, Eastern Uganda.[1][3] In 1979 to 1983, he completed his O'level education from Busoga College Mwiri and his A'level education at Makerere College from 1984 to 1986.[1][3] Bagadawa graduated from Makerere University in 1988 with a Bachelors degree in statistics.[3] He furthered his education at the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where he earned a master’s degree in development economics in 1995.[1][3]
Career[edit]
For 21 years, Bagadawa worked with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) eleven of which he served as the Executive Director.[1][4] Before joining PSFU in 2000, he was the executive director of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) for two years.[1]His tenure at PSFU was marked by his advocacy for the private sector as a key driver of the economy and his efforts in promoting private sector competitiveness and development with efforts to eliminate gender based violence.[3][5][6] He was succeeded by Francis Kisirinya as Executive Director for Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) after his death.[5][7]
Achievements and contributions[edit]
Under Bagadawa's leadership, the PSFU played a key role in various initiatives including the "Tugobe Corona, Wear a Mask" campaign aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. He stressed the importance of personal responsibility in adhering to COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure business continuity and public health.[8] Bagadawa was also a strong supporter of job creation in Uganda's emerging oil and gas sector, stressing the need for upskilling Ugandans to take advantage of these opportunities.[9]
Death[edit]
Bagadawa died on June 21, 2021, at Mulago Hospital due to complications from COVID-19.[3][5][10]
Personal life[edit]
He was married to Susan Birungi and the couple had two daughters, Anita and Nina Bagadawa.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Private sector mourns Gideon Bagadawa". Bukedde. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Private sector body awards outstanding members". Monitor. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ a b c d e f "Private sector mourns Gideon Bagadawa". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Francis Kisirinya Replaces Late Badagawa at PSFU". ChimpReports. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ a b c Reporter, Express (2021-07-01). "PSFU's Francis Kisirinya replaces Late Badagawa as acting ED". Daily Express. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "UN 'saddened' about Bagadawa passing". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Francis Kisirinya Replaces Late Badagawa at PSFU". ChimpReports. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "PSFU warns the private sector over high Covid-19 complacency levels". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "More than 100,000 jobs to be created in Uganda's oil sector". Monitor. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Independent, The (2021-06-22). "Gideon Badagawa: End of an era". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2024-06-10.