Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, is advocating for a strategic shift beyond simply collecting oil revenues. She emphasizes the critical need to utilize the emerging oil sector as a catalyst for broader economic development. This includes fostering industrial growth, generating employment opportunities, and fundamentally transforming the Ugandan economy. The Minister’s call to action came during a high-level discussion at the Uganda Media Centre, signaling a focused effort to maximize the benefits of oil production. The goal is to ensure oil wealth contributes to sustainable, long-term economic diversification, rather than remaining solely dependent on raw commodity sales. Uganda is nearing the start of commercial oil production, making this a pivotal moment for establishing this industrial focus.