By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard.
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s Makerere University has come up with measures aimed at making the issuance of academic transcripts and certificates very fast and convenient.
While addressing the congregation at Freedom Square during the second day of 73rd Graduation, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe- the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University informed that they have shortened the clearance process compared to how it was previously where one to receive the academic transcript and certificate was required to clear at more than 10 offices.
He said, they have reviewed this and one is now required to clear with only two (2) Offices that include Makerere University Library and the Office of the University Bursar.
“In response to the needs of our alumni and stakeholders, the University Management organized the first ever Public Fair on Transcripts and Certificates in November 2022 at the Freedom Square. I am happy to report that during the three (3) weeks, we served and listened to more than 11,000 clients. We issued than 4,650 certificates and 4,113 transcripts”. Said Prof. Nawangwe.
He added that the University Management decided that the Public Fair on Transcripts and Certificates be an annual event so that they continue to clear the backlog.
He informed that due to unforeseen challenges with the importation of blanks for transcript, they are unable to issue the transcripts immediately after graduation but emphasized that they are making every effort to issue the transcripts after one month.
On the same event, Prof. Nawangwe lauded Prof. George Kyeyune and Mr. Joseph Sematimba who designed a magnificent monument of a flying bird which symbolizes the maturity of Makerere University at 100 years which was commissioned by His Excellency the President on 6th October 2022 during the Grand Finale of Makerere centennial celebrations.
He says this monument will forever symbolize both Makerere University’s 100 years of impactful service to humanity and readiness to soar even higher as we embrace the next century.
On the same occasion, Prof. Nawangwe expressed exceeding joy for being re-appointed Vice Chancellor of Makerere of Makerere on the recommendation of the University Council for another five-year term.
He pledged to continue working with the Government, Council, Senate, Management, staff, alumni, development partners and other stakeholders to advance the University to greater heights.
He urged graduates to be proud of their Alma Mater and be good Ambassadors wherever they will be.
He implored them to put to good use the knowledge they have received from one of the best universities in the World to change their communities, Country and humanity with God at the helm of everything and to remember that learning never ends.
Today, graduands from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the College of Education and External Studies graduated.