FFI Members Chart Bold New Course for Sustainability and Welfare at 2025 Annual General Meeting

KAMPALA, UGANDA – In a powerful display of unity and forward-thinking, members of the Former Footballers Initiative (FFI) gathered on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at BMK House in Kampala for their Annual General Meeting, concluding with a decisive mandate to pursue ambitious projects aimed at securing the long-term social and economic welfare of its members.

The meeting, chaired by Hajji Eng Ngobya Mubarak Isaac, served as both a reflection on a period of significant achievement and a launchpad for the initiative's next chapter. A central theme of the day was the collective responsibility of former players to convert community ideas into tangible impact.

A key resolution passed by the members was the formal decision to make the General Meeting an annual event, ensuring a consistent platform for feedback, transparency, and collaborative guidance of the initiative.

In his address, Chairman Hajji Eng Ngobya Mubarak Isaac emphasized the spirit of the gathering. "Today, we have looked back at how far we have come, and more importantly, we have decided where we are going, together," he stated. "This is no longer just about identifying ourselves; it is about taking control of our destiny. The plans we have laid out today are for our sustainability and for the tangible economic transformation of every member."

Discussions centered on the successes of the past year, which laid the groundwork for this new phase. Members celebrated the impactful first reunion held in December 2023, the successful medical camp in January 2025 which served over 1,500 people, and the landmark launch of the FFI SACCO in March 2025. These activities were hailed as proof of the initiative's capacity to mobilize and address the critical needs of former players.

The primary focus of the meeting, however, was on the future. The leadership presented a bold plan for sustainability, headlined by a proposal for members to engage in palm oil growing on leased government land in Mayuge District. The project, which involves joining the Mayuge District Oil Palm Growers Cooperative Society, was presented as a viable long-term investment to provide a stable source of income.

Alongside this agricultural venture, the continued growth of the FFI SACCO was prioritized, with a call for renewed commitment and membership to bolster its financial capacity.

The meeting also reinforced the importance of the initiative's five structural pillars; Sports, Education, Health, Business, and Welfare; as the framework through which all future collaborations and sponsorships will be managed.

The event concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear "Way Forward," decided by the members themselves, underscoring FFI's commitment to democratic governance and shared ownership of its future.