KAMPALA — Victoria University has today , Thursday, September 14, held its 7th graduation ceremony— passing out hundreds of graduands during an event held at Kololo Independence grounds.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa represented The First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni.
Tayebwa noted that parliament will soon have dialogue on how Ugandan education can be fine-tuned to be an education that matters.
He urged the Universities however to go beyond offering theory lectures and start emphasizing innovation and digitization.
”In this era, you find universities still buying books, in the digital era? Why don’t you partner with other institutions and have educational materials online, why should we have universities buying technology from abroad when some of our universities here have education software that can solve these learning problems,” said Tayebwa adding; ”am extremely happy that Victoria University is focusing on innovation and technology and that’s why this University is growing at a swift speed.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor emphasized the vital role of technology in modern education.
He extolled the graduates as not only tech-savvy but as emissaries fully equipped with the digital prowess demanded by the contemporary job market.
”I want to tell the public, parents, and distinguished guests that in the digital age of today, where technology is here to stay and has become an integral part of our lives, these Victoria University graduands are not just tech-savvy. Am glad to tell you that the graduates here today are empowered with all the tech-savviness you can look for in a graduate. The digital world is something we, as a university, have chosen to embrace,” noted Muganga.
“At Victoria University, we have forged a unique path. Our students do not merely depart with credentials; they emerge fortified with the practical acumen necessary to thrive in today’s cutthroat job market,” proclaimed Muganga, his words resonating through the open-air venue.
He went on to liken the graduates to a meticulously prepared feast, ready to satiate the hunger for skilled professionals in Uganda and beyond.
”Our graduands, if likened to merchandise, are fully prepared for delivery both within and outside the country. They are poised to confront both the familiar and the unfamiliar challenges ahead. If we were to compare them to food, they are ready to be consumed,” Muganga assured the employers.
Bishop Joshua Marara Maponga urged the graduates to channel their newfound knowledge into creating a brighter future for Africa.
He cautioned against the pitfalls of early marriages and pregnancies, emphasizing that education should serve as a catalyst for societal progress.
Media personalities; Faridah Nakazibwe and Annatalia Oze are among the more than 500 students celebrating their graduation at Victoria University Kampala Uganda’s 7th Graduation Ceremony, taking place at Kololo Independence Grounds.
Nakazibwe has earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration, while Annatalia graduates with a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Studies.
