8yr old girl becomes Uganda's Army Chief for 10mins

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 Eight year old Angel Tyra Muwanguzi pupil of “Train Up a Child Primary School,”located in  Bugolobi, Uganda,replaced General Katumba Wamala as the country's Chief of Defense Forces.
 The little soldier's reign lasted all of 10 minutes.
It  was organized by Ugandan wing of Plan International together with Gals Forum International, a local NGO as part of the events organized ahead of the International day of the girl child scheduled for October 11th.This was to show as an example that eomen can perform duties that men can do.
    "We want to demystify the accessibility to this office and so are pleased to be a part of this event to support and inspire girls on this memorable day,” Gen. Katumba said after the event.Plan International Uganda’s Head of Programmes said that they have worked closely with other ministries but not with the Ministry of Defence and so this is a rare and special occasion for us which we hope to be the start of a strong partnership to fulfill girls’ rights.
”Important issues that were talked about wasghe recruitment of more women into the Army as well ensuring daughters of the army too can learn, lead, decide and thrive.“The Integrated Early Childhood Development Policyhas been launched by the Government. We wish to see ECD centers for army children as well” a top officer of Plan International Uganda noted.

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