The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Sanjay Tanna,has challenged graduates to spear head Africa’s economic transformation by creating entrepreneurship opportunities for the continents growth.
Presiding over Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) 15th graduation ceremony where over 1,059 graduated with degrees and masters Tanna asked graduates to add value to local products to effectively compete in both domestic and international markets.
He noted that value addition is critical to generating job opportunities and driving national development.
“We have a moral duty to take Africa ahead,” Hon. Tanna stated. “If you don’t get a job, add value to local products into the market. Go into agriculture processing; there are also opportunities in science and technology, cyber security, and others to earn millions.”
The Minister further implored the graduates to embrace a spirit of patriotism and Pan-Africanism while anchoring their professional choices in honesty to achieve quality results.
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in his address commended President Yoweri Museveni for his continuous efforts in advancing Uganda’s education sector.
He congratulated the graduates on their hard work and financial resilience, urging them to make their qualifications meaningful in a fast-evolving global landscape.
“Make the qualification matter. Innovate, collaborate with integrity, [and use] competitive qualities to succeed in the changing world,” Dr. Jonathan advised, highlighting the disruptive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on modern industries.
He challenged the graduates to utilize their academic qualifications to venture into new territories, deploy global solutions to tackle local challenges, and leave behind a legacy of impactful work.
The ceremony also celebrated outstanding academic excellence, with Vice-Chancellor Olivia Sabiti announcing Sadio Abdalahim from the ICT Department as the overall best student, scoring 4.481 points.
Held under the theme, “Graduating Global Talent for Employment, Entrepreneurship and Impact,” the ceremony brings together graduates, families, university leadership, faculty and distinguished guests to celebrate achievement, hard work and the beginning of a new chapter.
Established in 2008, Cavendish University Uganda is fully licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Running on the theme “Graduating Global Talent for Employment, Entrepreneurship and Impact,” the 15th graduation highlights CUU’s role as a leading student-centric private institution recognized for its robust digital infrastructure and market-driven courses.
