About Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) is a government ministry responsible for the national defence and security of Uganda. In this capacity, its role is to preserve, defend and protect the people, property, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives.
The ministry oversees the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). This ensures that the UPDF is ultimately answerable to the people of Uganda, while it remains professional, with focus on protecting its citizens, defending national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability.
Organisational structure
Administratively, the ministry is organised into three departments:
- Department of Administration,
- Department of Finance, and
- Department of Logistics.
The Permanent Secretary is the Chief Executive and Chief Accounting Officer for the entire ministry.
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