Makerere University continues to commemorate 100 years of serving Ugandans and the world at large.
Since its humble beginning in 1922, Makerere University has been able to transform communities and societies through its wealth of human capital, numerous research outcomes and technological innovations that have served Africa and the world in general.
The University has on Wednesday afternoon signed a media partnership with the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation – UBC as part of the efforts to publicize the celebrations.
The Memorandum of Understanding between two institutions were signed by the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and the Corporation’s Deputy Managing Director, Maurice Mugisha at the university main campus.
Prof. Nawangwe, commended UBC for agreeing to partner with Makerere University on such a noble cause.
He also lauded them for always cross checking with facts before they broadcast.
Ugandan enterprises urged to explore regional oil and gas opportunities“I have never picked up my phone to complain about a story run on UBC and yet I have complained to other people on what they write and broadcast about Makerere.” he added.
On his part, Mugisha, praised the University for playing a critical role in human capital development.
“UBC celebrates the strides made by the institution in the past 100 years.”
Makerere University’s celebration of 100 years marks the end of a century of excellence, and offers a chance to look beyond, and see how to participate in “Leveraging the 100 Years of Excellence in Building a Transformed Society.
