KAMPALA – Victoria University on Thursday September 14 held its 7th graduation ceremony amidst a sea of mortarboards and applause.
The ceremony that displayed a resplendent academic achievement, was held at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
Victoria University’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga, took center stage, igniting a fervor of inspiration as he emphasized the vital role of technology in modern education.
Addressing the hundreds of graduates and distinguished guests, which included luminaries such as Rt Hon Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa and Zambian Pan-Africanist Joshua Marara Maponga, Dr. Muganga heralded Victoria University as a beacon of innovation.
“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,” Dr. Muganga said.
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. I 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,” Dr. Muganga said.
The keynote speaker, Bishop Joshua Marara Maponga, resounded Muganga’s sentiment, urging 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.
In a powerful speech delivered on behalf of Chief Guest Hon Minister of Education and Sports, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, called for a paradigm shift in Ugandan education.
He questioned the reliance on traditional textbooks in an age where digital resources abound and implored universities to embrace innovation and digitization.
The ceremony also played host to a constellation of influential figures, including H.E. Manssour Bin Mussallam, Secretary-General of the Organization of Southern Cooperation, and Dr. Maggie Kigozi, a distinguished business consultant and entrepreneur, among others.
Their presence underscored the profound impact and global recognition that Victoria University commands.
