Mr. Odora Oryem joined the committee in 2017 as a Community Representative. He completed two years of course work for a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)(2009- 2011) pending completion of his research at Gulu University. He is a pioneer graduate in Business Development Studies (BDVS) of Gulu University. (2002 – 2005). He holds a National Diploma in Agriculture from Bukalasa Agricultural College (1977); a Certificate in Agricultural Projects Analysis from the Egyptian International Center for Agriculture (EICA)- Cairo, (1990); National Certificate in Agriculture from Arapai Agricultural College (1975).
Mr. Odora Oryem is a pensioner who worked in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries for 34 years, retiring from Amuru District Local Government as District NAADS Coordinator (2008 – 2013). Currently he is a consultant and analyst in Agriculture and Business Planning, Farming. His other responsibilities include:
• National Scouts Council Vice Chairperson 1, Uganda Scouts Association (2020 – to date).
• Member National Scouts Board (2012 – 2020).
• District Movement Chairperson – Gulu District (1998 – 2006).
• Chairman Gulu District Scouts Council (1995 – 2000).
• District Credit Development Officer ADP/ NURP – Gulu District (1997 –
• Board Member Unyama National Teachers Training College – Gulu (1994 -1997).
• Chairman Uganda Red Cross Society -Gulu Branch (1992 -2000).
• District Youth Secretary – Gulu District Resistance Council (1990-1991).
• District Councillor Ariaga/Laroo – Gulu District Resistance Council (1989 -1991)
• President Rotary Club of Gulu (1989/90 – 1990/91).
• Vice Chairman Gulu District Football Association (1987 – 1990).
• National Treasurer Uganda Agricultural Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (1986 – 1989).
Odora Oryem Charles
Community Representative, GUREC