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The government has introduced a nationwide pre-employment orientation programme aimed at ensuring that migrant workers, who seek employment abroad, meet the required standards.

The programme spearheaded by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is a crucial step toward improving the safety and welfare of Uganda’s migrant workforce.

Ms Victoria Vanny Nabiteeka, the national programme officer for IOM, said pre-employment orientation will focus on ensuring that migrant workers are well-informed, adequately prepared, and meet all required standards before they travel.

The orientation programme will be conducted in collaboration with key government ministries, including the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

“The involvement of these ministries will ensure that we address all challenges these people face, from legal compliance to health and safety concerns,” Ms Nabiteeka said in Masindi District on Monday.

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