Former Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. William Bazeyo is to take up a new role as a member of the Busitema University Council. The appointment was confirmed by First Lady and minister for education and sports, Janet Museveni.
From September 2017 until October 2020, Prof Bazeyo was the deputy vice chancellor in charge of finance and administration at Makerere University. During the preceding eight years, he was the dean of the Makerere University School of Public Health.
His appointment was announced by Prof. Paul Waako, the second vice-chancellor of Busitema University.
‘Bazeyo replaces Prof. Elly Sabiiti who stepped down last year in June to take up a position of Prof at the faculty of Natural Resources,’ Prof Waako stated
The University Council is the supreme policy formulation organ of the university. Council is also responsible for the overall administration of the university and ensuring the due implementation of the objects and functions of the university.
Busitema University consists of different stakeholders, among them prominent public and business people and a representation from staff and students.