Lillian Aber
Lillian Aber | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Literature and Communication, Makerere University (2016); MBA in Oil and Gas, Uganda Christian University (2018); Master's in Public Administration and Management, Makerere University (2019); Honorary PhD, Zoe Life Theological College (USA) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, public administrator |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Member of the eleventh Parliament of Uganda representing Kitgum District women; State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugee Affairs |
Lillian Aber is a Ugandan politician and public administrator currently representing women from Kitgum District in the eleventh Parliament of Uganda.
In 2024, President Yoweri Museveni designated Aber as the State Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugee Affairs within the Prime Minister’s office.
Education
Aber completed a bachelor's degree in Literature and Communication at Makerere University in 2016. She further obtained an Master of Business Administration specializing in Oil and Gas from Uganda Christian University in 2018, followed by a master's degree in Public Administration and Management from Makerere University in 2019. Moreover, she received an Honorary PhD from Zoe Life Theological College located in the United States.
Career
Aber initiated her political journey at Makerere University when she was elected as Guild Representative Councillor (GRC) for the School of Arts during her first year. That same year, Guild President Anna Ebaju Adeke appointed her as Guild Minister. Subsequently, she contested for guild presidency on the Forum For Democratic Change ticket but was defeated by Bwowe Ivan, who appointed her as Guild Vice President.
During her tenure as Vice President, Aber won the presidency of the Uganda National Students Union (UNSA) in 2015, taking over from Matanda Abubaker. Later, she transitioned from Forum For Democratic Change to the National Resistance Movement party while campaigning for Chairperson of the National Youth Council. In November 2015, she was elected with 119 votes, narrowly defeating George Abudul who received 105 votes.
Currently, Aber functions as a senior presidential advisor on youth matters and represents Uganda as a United Nations youth delegate. She previously served as the Commonwealth Students Association representative focusing on partnerships and advocacy. In 2018, she participated as a member of Uganda’s constitutional review committee. Earlier in 2016, she made an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
In the January 2021 general elections, Aber secured the position of women’s representative for Kitgum District by obtaining 41,192 votes, surpassing contenders from the Uganda People's Congress and an independent candidate.
Personal life
Aber is the founder and executive director of Laber Foundation, a non-governmental organization operating out of Kitgum.