First Lady and Education Minister, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni this afternoon visited Makerere University where she opened (officially) the new teaching facilities of CTF 1 and 2 and laid two foundation stones for the reconstruction and restoration of the Makerere University main building and the School of Law.
The Central Teaching Facilities 1 and 2 that she opened house lecture rooms, administrative offices, boardrooms, a 1,000 seater auditorium, study rooms among others.
The Education Minister also laid a foundation stone for the new School of Law building that will house a Moot Court room, Seminar Rooms, Lounges, Lactation Room, Offices, Judge’s Ante Room among other facilities.
In the activity packed visit, the First Lady also opened the Dental School and Hospital new structure which is expected to boost dental studies at the university. It is equipped with a Plant/Machine Room, Dental Studios/Clinics, Recovery Rooms, Washrooms, Storage and Staff Offices, Student Locker Spaces among other things.
Hon. Janet Museveni concluded the visit by laying a foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Main Building, which will have facilities including but not limited to the; Museum, Gallery, Exhibit Preparation Room, Archives, Central Stores, Lifts, Souvenir Shop and administrative offices.
The Minister last visited Makerere in September 2020, when the Main Building had just been gutted by fire. She commended the university council and management for ensuring that on her next visit, there was progress from the dark times that surrounded her previous visit.
“We must therefore, seek God’s guidance and help as we raise new foundations, rebuild the waste places and repair the broken walls, restoring the paths for the generations to come. One of our guiding Scriptures at the Ministry of Education and Sports is Isaiah 61:4, which says; they shall rebuild the ancient ruins, they shall raise up former devastations, they shall repair the ruined cities and devastations of many generations.” the First Lady observed.
The Education Minister applauded the Council and the management team led by Prof Nawangwe for being good stewards of the infrastructure entrusted to them. He thanked them for providing leadership to the institution.
“I applaud the Council, led by Mrs Lorna Magara, the management team led by Prof Nawangwe together with the entire team here for the work you do. We saw some of it this afternoon. Thank you for being good stewards of what has been entrusted to you. Thank you for providing leadership to this great Institution.” She said.
Mrs. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Makerere University Council talked of how the Education Minister passionately pursued the construction of the Dental Hospital which has enabled the institution’s dental programme to gain clearance from regional accreditation bodies.
The Vice-Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe thanked Hon. Janet Museveni for her untiring efforts in making Makerere a world class university. He went ahead to mention that she has had a direct input in raising the resources for all these infrastructure projects costing more than UGX 60Bn.
Speaking on behalf of Makerere@100 Organizing Committee, Rt. Hon. Dan Fred Kidega, the Deputy Chairperson of the University Council thanked the First Lady for her stewardship in negotiating $300m for the construction of the university teaching hospital. The teaching hospital is part of the legacy projects earmarked as part of the activities to commemorate Makerere’s 100 years of existence.
The Education Minister is expected to return to Makerere University together with His Excellency the President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday 23rd May, 2021 at the 72nd Graduation Ceremony.
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