DVCAA Tours CEES Lira Learning Centre, Popularises ODeL

In General
11 Jan 2018 - 8:28pm
By Mark Wamai
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DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang (4th L) with L-R: Mr. Deo Ibanda-CEES Procurement Officer, Mr. Joshua Bateze-DELP Project Office, Dep. Principal CEES-Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu, CAO Lira-Mr. Mark Tivu, National Coordinator Center for Lifelong Learning-Ms. Rose Atugonza, Dean SoDLL CEES-Dr. Alex Okot and Mr. Ayile Lads-CEES Lira afer a tour of the College Premises, 11th January 2018, Lira Uganda. The DVCAA featured on Q FM Lira to popularise Makerere's ODeL programs

The Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang on 11th January 2018 visited Lira District where he met with the LC 5 Chairman Mr. Jude Okello, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)-Mr. Mark Tivu, the National Coordinator, Centre for Lifelong Learning-Ms. Rose Atugonza among other officials.

R-L: Lira LC 5 Chairman-Mr. Jude Okello, DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang, Ms. Rose Atugonza, Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu & Mr. Deo Ibanda at the CEES Lira Learning Centre, 11th January 2018

The DVCAA who was accompanied by the Deputy Principal, College of Education and External Studies (CEES)-Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu, Dean School of Distance and Lifelong Learning (SoDLL)-Dr. Alex Okot and other CEES staff was on a mission to sentise the Lira community about the benefits of Makerere’s Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODeL) programmes.

Dr. Paul Muyinda Birevu (C) takes DVCAA-Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang (2nd L) and other officials on a tour of the CEES Premises in Lira

While in Lira, the DVCAA will meet other members of the district leadership, students and the community to discuss various issues surrounding the CEES Centre for Lifelong and Distance Learning. He will also be hosted on Q FM in Lira on a program to be aired live from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. So far, the Lira District leadership has warmly welcomed Makerere University’s endeavours to reach out their community.

The CEES Centre for Lifelong and Distance Learning, Lira Uganda

While in Lira, the DVCAA toured the CEES premises, equipment and land, which were acquired by Makerere University on a 49year lease from the District Administration.

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