VICE PRESIDENT W.K MUTALE-NALUMANGO APPLAUDS THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON Society.... Conferred with Honorary doctorate.
Vice President Dr. W.K Mutale-Nalumango has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for his unweaving leadership and dedication to the education sector.
The Vice President said the deliberate channeling of resources to the education sector has seen increased number of children return to school a focus that is transforming the country.
Dr. Nalumango was speaking in Lusaka in Lusaka on Friday 20th December 2024 after she was awarded with Two (2) Honorary doctorate degrees in Education and Political Science from Gideon Roberts University of Zambia and Kesmonds International University of Cameroon respectively.
The two degrees were awarded to the Vice President at the 11th Graduation Ceremony of the Gideon Roberts University.
The Graduation ceremony was held under the theme: "Empowering future leaders: celebrating academic excellence in career development."
The Vice President accepted the two degree with humanity as they hold a special significance to her.
And officiating at the Graduation Ceremony, Education Minister Hon. Douglas Syakalima said government values education by treating it as an investment.
“As government we know very well that all countries in the world that have broken the vicious chain of poverty have done so by firstly educating their citizens. It is for this reason that I join you in celebrating this addition of human capital as I see it as an opportunity for competitive minds to collaborate and explore solutions to improving our society and bring prosperity to mother Zambia.” Hon. Syakalima said.
The Education Minister said the graduation theme, resonates deeply with the University's commitment to providing high-quality education up to doctoral level, positioning itself as one of the leading universities in Zambia.
Source: MOE.