Makerere University Chancellor Prof. George Mondo Kagonyera, has applauded the strong relationship Makerere has with the Government of Uganda and development partners which he said has led to fundamental changes and developments in this great institution.
Addressing the press in the Makerere University Main Building on 23rd January 2015, Prof. Kangonyera recognized the support that government renders to Makerere when he said that, “The University is grateful for its warm working relationship with the Government of Uganda which the government has always offered to ensure that success is registered.”
The Chancellor greatly appreciated the cordial relationship that the university has built with the President of Uganda, H.E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This, he said, has brought fruitful results to both staff and students of Makerere.
“The university acknowledges the President’s support towards the attainment of Makerere’s mission of providing innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to national and global needs. I am grateful to H.E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for not only accepting to take over the entire wage bill of public universities but also having pledged to enhance the pay of the Professors to the tune of 15million shillings pro rata,” Prof. Kagonyera said.
The Chancellor applauded the significant role played by the Inspector General of Police – Gen. Kale Kayihura in cementing a symbiotic relationship between government and Makerere University, in addition to maintaining peace and security at the university. He added that Makerere University has been able to record important developments in academia, research and innovations and also widen her financial base through the wonderful Mak-Government-Development partner relationships.
“Makerere University has been able to renew the 10 years funding contract from University of Bergen to enhance joint research and teaching; staff and students exchange and exchange of information and technology. The institution also launched the Makerere University Holdings Company and Makerere University Endowment Fund (MakEF) to help in laying further strategies for improving Makerere University’s finances,” the Chancellor remarked.
“The Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority, Eng. Dr. Frank Ssebowa, has on behalf of the government, handed over 100 acres of land to Makerere University’s Centre for Research in Transport Technologies (CRTT). The 3 billion shillings Solar Street lighting (Mak So-Lite) Project is as a result of a partnership between Makerere University and SHARP-Electronics“he said.
Prof Kagonyera therefore called upon more government and private partners to collaborate with Makerere University for the betterment and development of this great institution.
By Nabatte Prossy, Intern-Public Relations Office
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