STAFF REPORTER
The Executive Director of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), Dr. Samuel Mugasi, has advised university graduates in Uganda to steer clear of pursuing quick wealth through unethical means. Addressing graduates at the 25th graduation ceremony of Uganda Christian University (UCU) – Bishop Barham University College (BBUC) held at Rugarama Cathedral Grounds in Kabale Municipality, Dr. Mugasi emphasized the importance of patience and gradual career progression. He expressed concern over the increasing tendency among graduates to compromise their professional ethics in the quest for rapid success.
Dr. Joy Tumwesigye, the principal of BBUC, echoed this sentiment by encouraging graduates to hold firmly to the moral and ethical values instilled by the university. She reminded the graduates to trust in the academic foundation they have built as they step into their professional lives.
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba, who serves as the Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, praised the BBUC administration for its commitment to advancing academic standards. He noted the institution’s remarkable growth from a single theology department to a leading higher learning establishment in the Kigezi Sub-region, which now produces over 1,000 graduates annually.
The ceremony saw 561 students graduate, comprising 287 females and 274 males. Among them, three students earned first-class degrees: Allen Tayebwa (Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration) with 4.73 points, Kenneth Tumweboneire (Bachelor of Education) with 4.49 points, and Oscar Ndamwesiga (Bachelor of Education) with 4.41 points. Additionally, 62 postgraduates and one PhD graduate were honored.
