Basil Opeitum

Background

Opeitum, Basil was born on August 21, 1956 in Katakwi, Uganda. Son of Okou-Aperikin and Baraba (Apoo) Opeitum.

Education

Diploma in mechanical engineering, Uganda Technology College, Kyambogo, 1983. Certified in Technology Teacher Education, Uganda Polytechnic, Kyambogo, 2000.

Career

Maintenance foreman, Water Development Department/United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Soroti, 1984-1985; senior pump installer, Water Development Department/United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Luwero, Uganda, 1985-1986; maintenance supervisor, Water Development Department/Care, Arua, 1988; assistant workshop manager, Karamoja Development Agency/European Economics Union, Moroto, Uganda, 1988-1996; personnel office administrator, Karamoja Development Agency/European Economics Union, Moroto, Uganda, since 1995. Consultant Biogas Project, Moroto, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Basil Opeitum has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: volleyball, riding, trees, radio/television, sponsored education in American universities.

Connections

Married Josephine Aioot, 1975. Children, Ikwap Manuela, Apoo Jackline.

Father:

Okou-Aperikin Opeitum

Mother:

Baraba (Apoo) Opeitum

Spouse:

Josephine Aioot