Gabriel Opio

Ugandan politician

Gabriel Opio

Born|  (1945-11-09) 9 November 1945 (age 78)

Uganda

Nationality| Ugandan
Citizenship| Uganda
Alma mater| Makerere University
(Bachelor of Arts)
University of Alberta
(Master of Arts)
University of British Columbia
(Master of Science)
Occupation(s)| Economist, politician
Years active| 1983 — present
Known for| Politics

Gabriel Opio (born 9 November 1945) is a Ugandan economist and politician. He was the Minister of Gender, Labor & Social Development in the Cabinet of Uganda from 16 February 2009 to 27 May 2011.[1] Before his service at the Gender Ministry, he served as the State Minister for Higher Education from June 2006 to February 2009.[2][3]

## Education

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Opio holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university. His degree of Master of Arts in Economics was obtained from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He also holds the degree of Master of Science in Finance from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[4]

## Career

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Between 1993 and 1996, he served as a member of the National Resistance Council for Samia-Bugwe constituency in Tororo District. In 1996, he was elected to the Ugandan Parliament, representing Samia-Bugwe South in the newly created Busia District. In 1999, he was appointed State Minister for Finance, responsible for planning and investments,[5] serving in that position until 2001 when he lost his parliamentary seat to Simon Mayende.

Between 2002 and 2006, Opio served in various capacities, including as Director of National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Director of Centenary Bank, and Commissioner of the Uganda AIDS Commission.[6] He served as the State Minister for Higher Education from June 2006 to February 2009,[2][3] and as Minister of Gender, Labor & Social Development from 16 February 2009 to 27 May 2011.[1]

In the national election cycle of 2011, he lost his parliamentary seat of Samia-Bugwe South to Julius Maganda, an independent political candidate. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the Cabinet and replaced by Syda Bbumba.[7]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Full Cabinet List As of February 2009". New Vision (Kampala). 16 February 2009. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
2. ^ a b Mukasa, Henry (2 June 2006). "Ministries Allocated". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
3. ^ a b Hajusu, Egessa (15 April 2007). "Minister Opio Advises On Universal Secondary Education". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
4. ^ Academic Qualifications of Gabriel Opio
5. ^ Keeton, Claire (12 May 2000). "Uganda: Gabriel Opio ... A Man With A Mission". The Sowetan (Johannesburg) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
6. ^ Work History of Gabriel Opio
7. ^ "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments And Dropped Ministers". New Vision. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2014 - via Facebook.

## External links

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* Full Ministerial Cabinet List, June 2006[permanent dead link]
* Full Ministerial Cabinet List, February 2009[permanent dead link]
* Full Ministerial Cabinet List, May 2011
* New Gender Course Launched Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine