Graduates Urged to Avoid Temptations of Pursuing Quick Wealth.
Uganda Christian University Bishop Barham University College graduates have been advised to avoid the temptation of pursuing quick wealth through unethical means.
This message was given today by Dr. Samuel Mugasi, Executive Director of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), as he officiated as Chief Guest at Uganda Christian University Bishop Barham University College’s 25th Graduation, held at Rugarama Cathedral Grounds in northern division Kabale Municipality.Where a total of 561 students graduated with 287 female and 274 male graduatesDr. Mugasi noted the growing issue of graduates seeking rapid success without regard for professional ethics.
He urged the graduates to be patient as they strive to improve their lives, emphasizing that true success is a gradual journey.Dr. Samuel Mugasi added that there is no right or wrong degree, nor is there a good or bad profession but what matters most is your mindset, discipline, focus, determination, and perseverance.
He encouraged the graduates to develop these virtues, as they will be essential in achieving their dreams.Meanwhile, His Grace Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, encouraged the graduates to integrate their faith with their academic pursuits.
He reminded them that education is not only about gaining knowledge but also about building character, fostering integrity, and nurturing a spirit of service.
The Archbishop urged the graduates to establish communities where Christ is central to everything they do, and to focus not on the magnitude of their programs but on the greatness of their God. He also commended the BBUC administration for their tireless efforts in enhancing the institution’s standards, establishing it as one of the largest higher education institutions in the Kigezi Sub-region.
In her address, Dr. Alice Jossy Kyobutungi Tumwesigye, Principal of UCU Bishop Barham University College (UCU-BBUC), highlighted the campus’s need for more classroom blocks, which has created challenges in providing adequate lecture space for students. She stressed the importance of constructing new lecture halls and renovating existing facilities to meet the University College’s current standards.
She also pointed out the college’s lack of a dedicated library building, noting that they currently rent space in an old cathedral for library services.Dr. Tumwesigye appealed to university stakeholders to support the construction of a new library, which would allow the college to operate independently.
She also encouraged the graduates to trust the academic knowledge they have gained while upholding the values and ethics instilled in them by the university as they enter the workforce.
Among graduates, three students earned first-class honors: Allen Tayebwa (Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration) with 4.73 points, Kenneth Tumweboneire (Bachelor of Education) with 4.49 points, and Oscar Ndamwesiga (Bachelor of Education) with 4.41 points. The ceremony also included 62 postgraduate students and one Ph.D. graduate
