President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the government will make sure it clears the arrears on monthly stipends that medal winning sportsmen and women have won over the year.
Speaking at the same gathering, Monsignor Serverus Jjumba, the Masaka Diocesan Vicar General, who led the memorial mass also expressed concern of the many unfulfilled government pledge in the area that have lasted for decades.
According to NUEI, the conduct of the university managers amounts to abuse of office and causes financial loss to the university because those recruited through stop gap measures are paid using university resources.
Rev. John Charles Odur Kami, the former Bishop Lango Diocese who participated in earlier mediation efforts asked both parties to respect the new attempts.