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CNOOC Uganda holds drawing competition of Kingfisher Oilfield

A young artist does his thing in the CNOOC contest

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has held a Kingfisher Oilfield Drawing Competition, a pioneering initiative designed to spotlight the artistic talents of Ugandan youth while enhancing awareness of the Kingfisher Project.

The competition, held April 2 under the theme “The Beauties of Kingfisher Oilfield in Your Eyes,” involved Secondary School students from the districts of Hoima and Kikuube. The competition had 30 students from 17 secondary schools across Hoima District, Hoima City, and Kikuube District.

The objectives of this competition were to highlight the talents of young artists, to foster a deeper understanding and awareness of the Kingfisher Project and its impacts, to strengthen the bonds between Uganda and China.

This competition is also in line with CNOOC Uganda Limited’s mission of talent development

Liu Xiangdong, the president of CNOOC Uganda Limited said that the competition is a highlight of CNOOC Uganda Limited’s commitment to talent and green development, aligning with the mission to contribute positively to the communities the company operates in.

Liu Xiangdong, the president of CNOOC Uganda Limited (Left) and other officials after handing over the trophy to Paul Aliker (middle) winner of the compeition.

The event was graced by  Fan Xuecheng,  the minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda who represented the ambassador Zhang Lizhong, emphasizing the strong ties between our two countries.

Bruno Ruganzu, the founder of Ecoart Uganda was also part of the competition and offered professional guidance to the participants of the activity.

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