Accept any available job offers, Kagonyera tells graduates
Makerere University graduates jubilate during the institution’s 65th graduation ceremony at the main campus yesterday. The event was presided over by the university Chancellor, Prof Mondo Kagonyera, who urged the graduates to be innovative so as to transform communities. A total of 13,776 will be awarded certificates, diplomas, and degrees in the three-day event. PHOTO BY DOMINIC BUKENYA
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At the same function, Prof John Ddumba-Ssentamu, the Makerere University vice chancellor, reported that Dr Charles Wana-Etyem had been reappointed chairperson of the university council.
KAMPALA- Makerere University Chancellor Prof Mondo Kagonyera has said academic achievements should not blindfold graduates to turndown job offers outside their respective disciplines.
Prof Kogonyera in reference to the 2010 report by Population Action International, said the rate of unemployment is high because graduates lack necessary vocational skills demanded by employers.
“Whereas this academic excellence is commendable for all our youth, the attitude that comes with it has meant that most of them who are unable to get employed by their preferred employer shun other opportunities,” he said while conducting Makerere University’s 65th graduation ceremony in Kampala yesterday.
Positive attitude
“I urge you from this day forward to have an all-encompassing approach towards work, guided by a desire to make the much needed difference in our community.
You will be amazed at how many opportunities will come your way if you have a positive attitude towards work,” he added.
At the same function, Prof John Ddumba-Ssentamu, the Makerere University vice chancellor, reported that Dr Charles Wana-Etyem had been reappointed chairperson of the university council.
Similarly, he added that Mr Bruce Balaba Kabaasa had been appointed to chair the Makerere University Appointments Board.
The three-day function will see at least 13,776 students graduate from various disciplines with 49.5 per cent of these being females. A total of 67 doctorates will be passed out.
Mr Adriko Rodney, a Bachelor of Information Technology graduand, was the overall best student in the science discipline after he got a first class degree honour on attaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.88.
Mr Sewante Luke of Makerere University Business School emerged the best in humanities with a 4.81 CGPA obtained from Bachelor of Leadership and Governance.
Prof Kagonyera urged graduands to put to good use the knowledge they have acquired to transform societies and mentor others in order to retain academics for the next generation.
