On the second day of the graduation ceremony at Makerere University, 22^nd January 2015, the overall student in Humanities, Luke Sewante, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Governance. Mr. Sewante attained a first class degree with a CGPA of 4.81 from Makerere University Business School. He was accompanied by his parents who were filled with joy at his achievement. Sewante was presented with a cash prize of one million shillings, a plaque and souvenir items from the Makerere University convocation.

Graduands from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) and Makerere University College of Education and External Studies (CEES) graduated with diplomas, degrees and PhDs in their respective disciplines.

The Makerere University Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera congratulated them upon reaching this coveted milestone in their academic journey and advised them to always value the degrees attained. “I urge you to accord respect to the degrees you have attained because a degree is what differentiates you from other people.  You should therefore give it the respect it deserves,” he cautioned.

Prof. Kagonyera emphasized discipline among graduates as one of the important soft skills a person must acquire. He added that attaining discipline is fundamental to development. “The only way we can develop and expand our job environment is through prudent management of soft skills like discipline,” he added.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, was grateful that Makerere University is on a steady path towards becoming research led. “I am happy to note that Makerere University has continued to have an edge in postgraduate training in the region. Throughout this graduation ceremony, one thousand two hundred and fifteen students will attain Masters Degrees while 67 with receive their PhDs. Makerere University is proud of these statistics especially as we continue on our path to being a research-led university. Makerere University is determined to differentiate herself from other institutions by advancing basic and applied research in Humanities, Science and Technology,” he emphasized. 

The Vice Chancellor appreciated the Government of Uganda and Development Partners for the continued support to Institutions of higher learning in the area of staff training, development and research.

In his parting remarks, the Vice Chancellor cautioned all graduates gainfully apply the acquired knowledge for the benefit of society.

The 65^th graduation ceremony will proceed to day three.

By Prossy Nabatte.