The government of Uganda has been urged to incorporate tourism course
into Uganda’s education curriculum right from lower classes if the country is
to improve its tourism potential locally.
Rajiv Ruparelia, a Trustee Ruparelia Foundation and Managing Director
Ruparelia Group during the naming ceremony of rhino calf adopted by the foundation
at Rhino Fund Uganda sanctuary in Nakasongola district.
Rajiv Ruparelia said that there is a need for the next generation to
learn and value the national parks and other protected national sites for the
benefit of the country and the people of Uganda through earning livelihood.
He added that starting next year, Ruparelia foundation will embark on
networking Uganda’s tourism assets to the international community with the view
of making the country a hotspot for tourism destination globally.
The businessman also revealed that the Foundation has been able to pay
USD 5000 (Approx.18m) to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to acquire naming rights for the
baby rhino it named after Rae Ruparelia
Angie Genade the Executive Director Rhino Fund Uganda said the fund is
grateful for the Ruparelia foundation for partnering and naming the baby rhino.
Genade adds that she wants the partnership to grow and Ruparelia
Foundation to become the ambassadors of the rhino program
