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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Kigali Independent University (ULK) and the ULK Polytechnic Institute (UPI), on Friday, December 15, graduated 881 new professionals at undergraduate and masters\u2019 levels.<\/p>\n

Trained in courses including law, computer science, development studies, international relations, economics, finance and accounting, electrical technology, electronics and telecom technology, land surveying and construction, the graduates come from various countries, especially within the African continent.<\/p>\n

ULK has thousands of students from 33 different nationalities.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, ULK\u2019s Vice Chancellor Innocent Nkundabatware, said the university not only provides training but also promotes research, reaches out to the communities, and equips students with ethics that are needed in life.<\/p>\n

He appreciated the government of Rwanda under the leadership of President Paul Kagame for the good governance, and peace and security enjoyed in the country. He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education for supporting ULK on its journey of educating the young generation.<\/p>\n

The Principal of UPI, Jean Pierre Musabyimana, referred to the graduation as a significant moment in the institution\u2019s journey, as he promised to continue working towards educating people who will provide solutions to Rwanda\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt ULK Polytechnic Institute, our focus extends far beyond mere graduation numbers. These graduates represent solutions sent forth to foster sustainable development in alignment with the millennium development goals,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

He said the graduates showcased remarkable prowess and innovated solutions. He expressed hope that they will exceed the expectations of the job market.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are firmly committed to aligning ourselves with Rwandan policies and ensuring our education offering remains in harmony with national and international aspirations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Professor Rwigamba Balinda, the Founder and President of ULK, delivers remarks during the graduation Ceremony at the ULK Kigali campus on Friday, December 15.<\/p>\n

Professor Rwigamba Balinda, the Founder and President of ULK, said the university and its polytechnic institute are strongly committed to ensuring a higher quality of education and research, increasing the number of highly qualified lectures, infrastructure and equipment, in addition to upgrading the use of IT in teaching.<\/p>\n

On a specific note, he talked about the importance of \u201ccomplete education\u201d that not only offers knowledge and skills but ethics and values.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we speak of education we speak about knowledge, performance, and skills; but there is a component which is so important but unfortunately it is neglected. It is what we call the conscience component,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn simple words, it is the ethical values which are part of \u2018Be.\u2019 We say, complete education is the combination of be, know, know how, and perform,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Rose Mukankomeje, the Director General of the Higher Education Council, addressed the graduates during the ceremony on Friday.<\/p>\n

Rose Mukankomeje, the Director General of the Higher Education Council, addressed the graduates, telling them about the significance of education to the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to kill a nation you don’t need an atomic bomb! You don’t need a missile! You just have to kill the education,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the education system dies, the lawyers produced are going to handle cases poorly, patients will die in the hands of doctors who are not even real doctors, buildings will collapse because they were built by engineers who are not well educated.”<\/p>\n

Mukankomeje appealed to the audience to work hard so as to ensure that the country\u2019s education is protected, nurtured, and always improved.<\/p>\n

The graduation took place at ULK Kigali campus on Friday, December 15<\/p>\n

Mukankomeje appealed to the audience to work hard so as to ensure that the country\u2019s education is protected, nurtured, and always improved.<\/p>\n

Professor Rwigamba Balinda, the Founder and President of ULK, with other academicians at the graduation ceremony on Friday, December 15.<\/p>\n

The 881 new professionals are at undergraduate and masters\u2019 levels.<\/p>\n

Some of the 881 Kigali Independent University (ULK) graduates during the graduation ceremony on Friday, December 15.<\/p>\n

One of international graduates speaks on behalf of different other graduates. ULK has thousands of students from 33 different nationalities.<\/p>\n

The 881 new professionals are at undergraduate and masters\u2019 levels.<\/p>\n\r\n