Over 580 graduate at Lira University
In a speech delivered by Minister Muyingo on her behalf, the First Lady congratulated the graduands for their academic achievements
LIRA CITY, January 23, 2025 – A total of 581 students have graduated with diplomas, degrees, and executive master qualifications at Lira University in Lira City.
Dr John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, represented the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, at the public university’s 6th graduation ceremony, which took place on Friday at its campus.
Students graduated in a range of academic disciplines, including Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management, Master of Public Health, Master of Midwifery, Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, and Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
Other fields where studies got degrees were Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Psychotherapy, Bachelor of Computer Education, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, among others.
Of the total number of graduates, 338 were male and 243 female, according to the official records in the graduation book.
In a speech delivered by Minister Muyingo on her behalf, the First Lady congratulated the graduands for their academic achievements.
“I join you today in celebrating this significant milestone in your academic journey. This ceremony stands as a testament to what can be achieved through dedication and the pursuit of knowledge, and I commend you for your efforts,” she said.
“I also commend the management of Lira University, particularly the staff, for their hard work and determination, which have made this graduation possible. As the National Resistance Movement Government, we recognise the crucial role higher education plays in shaping the future of our young people,” she added.
She emphasised that earning a degree is not only about academic credentials, but also about acquiring the knowledge and skills to think critically, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the world around us.
She urged the graduates to apply the knowledge, skills, and values they have gained for their personal development and for the transformation of their communities and the country.
“To achieve all of this, you must maintain a positive attitude, as you are stepping into a rapidly evolving world, where artificial intelligence, the internet, and digital technology are revolutionising the way we live and work,” she said.
David Geoffrey Opiokello, the Chairperson of the Lira University Council, expressed gratitude to the government for the Shs 500 million grant allocated for research and innovation.
However, he added, “But like Oliver Twist famously said, ‘I want some more!’ I would like to see the funding for research and innovation increased to one billion shillings, which would enable more students and staff innovators and researchers to benefit and, in turn, develop more innovative products.”
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