Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (R) flanked by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) delivers his acceptance speech after receiving the Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) during Day 5 of the 71st Graduation held on 21st May 2021 in the Freedom Square, Makerere University.
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) of Makerere University.
The honor is in recognition of his distinguished contribution to Science, research and academic leadership; Reform and thought leadership; Catalysing Africa’s social and economic progress; Partnerships, networks and advocacy for development.
The award ceremony was held during the fifth and last session of the Makerere University 71st Graduation Ceremony on Friday 21st May 2021 at the Freedom Square.
Dr. Adesina flew to Uganda to physically receive the prestigious award accompanied by a nine–person delegation.
The delegation comprised of Mr. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan-Country Manager, Mr. Modibo I. Toure-Special Envoy, Shareholder Relations (Africa), Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo-Director General, RDGE and Mr. Olajide Oyewusi-Special Assistant to the President.
Other delegates that accompanied Dr. Adesina were Ms. Phanice Kwambok-Bank Consultant, Mr. Djibril Moussa-Protocol Officer, Mr. Franck Eric Yao-Security Officer, Mr. Guy-Roland A. Tayoro-Audiovisual Technician and Mr. Paul Mutha-Protocol Officer.
Accompanied by his delegation, Dr. Adesina paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor and the Chancellor Makerere University where they discussed strategic issues of importance to the university and thereafter, joined the academic procession from the Central Teaching Facility 1 (CTF1) to the University Freedom Square.
In his address to the congregation, the Chancellor Makerere University Prof. Ezra Suruma extended a warm welcome to Dr. Adesina and thanked him for accepting the invitation to physically attend the ceremony.
“We thank Dr. Adesina for the excellent work he is doing to uplift the African people and for honoring us with his presence today. As the African countries struggle to overcome the huge negative effects of COVID 19, I am sure that they will find a vital and sympathetic ally in the African Development Bank”, said Prof. Suruma.
Please see Downloads for the detailed speeches and citation.
The recording of Live proceedings from the Fifth and final Session of the 71st Graduation Ceremony may be accessed by clicking the embedded videos below.
PART 1 #Mak71stGrad Day 5, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University
PART 2 #Mak71stGrad Day 5, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University
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The examination will take place on Saturday 16th May, 2026.
Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.
To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.
The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026.
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Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
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