Victoria University has hosted the 8th graduation ceremony at Speke Resort Convention Centre, with approximately 2,500 students receiving their degrees in different courses.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga said the day is a reward for the hard work and dedication of the graduates.
“We are proud of each of our graduates and look forward to celebrating together,” Dr. Muganga said.
Victoria University has established itself as a leading institution of higher learning in Uganda, offering a range of academic programs.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa appreciated the University stakeholders for the job well done in emphasizing quality education based on advancing technology in the competitive world.
“Thank you Mr. Sudhir Ruparelia for investing in a sector where you don’t expect profits but only to offer service to humanity”
Tayebwa urged the institution management to invest more in groundbreaking research and innovation in order to find solutions for Uganda.
“I urge the University Chairman, Directors and its management to invest more in research and do groundbreaking research to help us get solutions for our continent and Uganda. Otherwise most of the research we have is funded by foreigners and they fund those who serve their interests. Let us invest in research that is tailor made to address our issues as Africa in order to be transformative,” Tayebwa said.
He appreciated the University for teaching courses that provide meaning to the country’s needs, citing that the courses taught are tailor made to the problems of Uganda and will be beneficial to the graduates with the soaring problems in the communities.
He added that Ugandan leaders are now focusing on addressing issues of Intra-Africa trade and intr-Africa travel, stating “It is cheaper to travel to Dubai than travel to Mombasa but if we use our education sector in an approach that serves the whole continent especially through signing the Africa Free Trade Area, we are going to be a one community. Better prepare to go beyond your villages and learn languages that are going to take you belong such as Kiswahili and French to be a global citizen and be able to survive in this competitive world.”
