East African Gazette
The Iranian Ambassadors to Uganda H.E. Majid Saffar, has commended Uganda for maintaining peace and security in the region that has enabled the country to achieve its objectives
“Because of peace in the country, brought in President Museveni, religious have the freedom of expression where every religious entity is free to express their doctrines and values” Saffar noted
H.E. Saffar made the remarks during the fourth (4) graduation of Al-Mustafa Islamic College at Kyengera, Wakiso district where over 200 student’s graduates with different discipline.
It’s time to recognize students who have shown imperialists that injustices cannot prevail in a civilized society and therefore, implored graduands to live with others peacefully and always stand to defend the oppressed in the community”
He however applauded the government of Uganda for the good working relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran has enabled to sign a memorandum of understanding in trade , Education ,ICT among others.
The 4th Graduation ceremony that took place at Al-Mustafa Islamic College Kyengera, Wakiso district attracted members of the diplomatic Corps, Ministers, Members of parliament, academicians, religious and opinion leaders.
Among the attended includes The third Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, Hajjat Rukia Nakadama ,Hojatul-Islam Syed Hamid Jazayeri, the vice president of Education at Al-Mustafa International University Iran, Prof. Badru Dungu Kateregga, the vice chancellor of Kampala University, Dr. John Mutekanga Ssalongo, Assistant commissioner from the ministry of Education,
Others were H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uganda, H.E. Abdollah Abbasi, the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, the Syrian honorary consul, the Ambassador of Libya, H.E. Fatima Fernandes, the Ambassador of Venezuela, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, the Deputy Mufti of Uganda, media partners among other guests.
In her message, the Prime Minister Nakadama called upon institutions to focus on employable skills that will help students to compete in the global market.
“The world has changed right now we need institution that teach students practical skill that are marketable ‘’ said Nakadama.
Nakadama who also doubles as the Minister without portfolio implored the stakeholders to embrace the latest new technologies in the market to facilitate development especially oil and Gas fields which Uganda has recently developed in plans and Iranian government is ready to collaborate with Uganda in ICT as per my recent trip to Iran.
Nakadama congratulated graduates upon presenting themselves to the human resource sector after passing through the hands of highly experienced and qualified academic professionals with a high record of excellence.
She thanked parents and guardians for raising and educating their children regardless of other economic challenges and hardships.
“Graduation ceremony is not only a culmination of the student’s educational journey but also a new beginning. It marks the point where they step out into the world equipped with knowledge, skills, and a deep sense of ethical responsibility., adding that Al-Mustafa Islamic College’s holistic approach to education ensures that its graduates are not just academically proficient but also morally grounded and ready to contribute positively to their communities” she noted
She rallied the university to continue adding more faculties such as oil and gas, research among others as well as working on more branches in different areas.
As, the government of Uganda, are thankful to the Iranian community for establishing the education institution and they are available for any support to realize their mission.
She rallied students to love their country, leaders and elders who have established an enabling environment for investment in Education, health, among others.
The fourth graduation ceremony was celebrated under the theme: “Enhancing Employability among the youth through Vocational Skilling” aimed at equipping graduates with employable skill needed in the Global Market.
Dr. John Mutekanga Ssalongo, the Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of education and sports delivered greetings from the cabinet minister of education and the first lady.
He commended the national council for higher education for accreditation of Al-mustafa Islamic College and in the same line, congratulated stakeholders upon having permanent premises for the college in Kyengera.
He stressed about the need for the vocational skills since Uganda is predominantly an agricultural country.
He noted that as the ministry of education, they’re having little number of Arabic teachers which must be done.
“We appreciated the Islamic values that Muslims have and highlighted the Iranian Ambassador Remarks on those who are engaged in the genocide for not having values since all religious faith don’t support such acts against humanity” Mutekanga Ssalongo,
Dr. Rouhollah Dehghani, the Principal of Al-Mustafa Islamic College recognized members of the diplomatic Corps including the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the auspicious 4th Graduation ceremony.
He therefore, congratulated students upon completion of their respective studies and they’re going to be resourceful to the global village.
He said that Al-Mustafa Islamic College is a non-profit academic institution established in 2011 providing an enabling environment for students to achieve competency, creativity and confidence for a brighter future. Al-Mustafa is licensed by the National Council for Higher Education.
He noted that Al-Mustafa Islamic College, is a beacon of knowledge and faith, proudly announces its 4th graduation ceremony, a momentous occasion celebrating its students’ academic achievements and spiritual journey.
“This year’s ceremony is not just a testament to the hard work and dedication of the graduates but also a reflection of the College’s commitment to providing high-value training and education” Dehghani
He called upon stakeholders to support the university in realizing its growth and innovation through systematic ideas.
He noted that the university has five faculties; faculty of Business management, Education, Islamic studies, science and Technology and Vocational studies of more than 20 courses.
The University offers Bachelors in Information Technology, Education, Islamic Studies, Business Administration, Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Public Administration, Islamic Studies, Business Administration, Guidance and Counselling, Arabic Language, Quran and Hadith, Education -Secondary and National Diploma and certificates in Hotel Management and Institutional catering, Fashion and Garment Design, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology.
The Chairman Governing Council, Prof. Hyderi Abidi welcomed distinguished guests and congratulated graduands for endeavoring to achieve academic success.
He said that the university is focused on creating research and they have graduated 200 students in Education, Business studies, Science and Technology fields including international students from East African countries regardless of the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic.
He commended the principal for the tremendous effort of producing academic giants and future and citizenry leaders.
They’re committed in working with other institutions in terms of partnerships and academic cooperation’s to increase research and generation of new knowledge in industrial revolution.
He challenged graduates to continue to other levels of interest to fit in the contemporary world.
Hojatul-Islam Syed Hamid Jazayeri, Vice president of Education at Al-Mustafa International University, Iran congratulated graduands upon the 4th graduation ceremony.
He noted about the tragedy of Gaza genocide that has awakened nations and implored that the world today needs spiritual civilization to avoid such kind of brutality against humanity.
He rallied students to always participate in the development of their nations through acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills that shape the status co of the society.
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