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Celebrating a Double Recognition

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5 months ago

February 23, 2025

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2ND L) receiving his award along side other officials.

I have received the African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Award 2024 for leadership in higher education that was handed to me by H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Chairman of the ALM Board in the presence of the Guest of Honour, H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar. I also received the Lifetime Award by the South Caroline House of Representative from Representative Henderson-Myers for my achievement as an educator. I thank the ALM and the South Carolina House of Representatives for these prestigious awards, the voters across Africa who voted for me and all the staff and students of Makerere University, whose dedicated service made this possible.

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Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and President of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center signing Memorandum of Understanding as other officials witness

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