The Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Monica Musenero has encouraged graduates at Cavendish University, to be innovators and trusted citizens in order to develop Uganda.
Minister Musenero was the Chief Guest at the 12th Cavendish University Graduation which took place today 10th August 2023 at Speak Resort Hotel in Munyonyo.
“I know many of you hated me during Covid-19 Pandemic when I always advised the president not to lift the lockdown, but I was using my knowledge I attained from Makerere University which saved millions of your lives” – Minister Musenero.
She further tipped graduands from being job seekers but rather become job creators with the knowledge they’ve acquired from the university.
“When I graduated from Makerere University, I set my a my own life of transformation and I was not a corrupt person, that’s why president President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed me in this ministry.
The event was attended by a number of other institution Chancellors, professors, Politicians and lectures, both from Uganda and other countries.
In his speech, Former Nigeria President, HE Goodluck Johnathan who is also the University chancellor rooted for partnerships between Academia and industry.
He called upon the Uganda Government to create platforms for industry professionals.
“By tapping into this vast reservoir of Knowledge and experience, graduates are better equipped to adopt to the rapidly changing landscape and contribute meaningfully to their respective industries”- HE Goodluck.
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