On the 25th of July, 2023, National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) held a Thanksgiving service to mark 50 years of service. The event was graced by His Grace, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, who led the service. Hajji Ismael Mulindwa, the Director of Basic Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, represented the Permanent Secretary, Ms Ketty Lamaro, as Chief Guest.

The ceremony was attended by members of NCDC Governing Council, top management, staff, and representatives from sister institutions and other invited guests. The Chairperson of the NCDC Governing Council, Prof. George Ladaah Openjuru, was also in attendance.
To commemorate the golden anniversary, His Grace the Archbishop and the Chief Guest planted 50 trees around the Centre. This was the final activity in a year-long NCDC Golden Jubilee programme, which started with a launch on 14 June 2022 at Hotel Africana. The programme also included a 2-day international conference on curriculum development, held between the 26th and 27th of April 2023 at Speke Hotel Munyonyo, presided over by the Honourable Minister of Education and Sports who is also the First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni.

During the Thanksgiving service, Dr Grace K. Baguma, the Director of NCDC, highlighted some of the Centre's key achievements over the years. These included the expansion and renovation of the Centre’s buildings, an increase in staffing levels and revision of curricula at various levels. She also acknowledged the support given to the Centre by the government and education partners, which has helped to raise its visibility over the years.