Rubirizi, Uganda – Learners have been challenged to maintain proper discipline, be obedient, and trust in God as the key to achieving their future goals.
This message was delivered by Reverend Father Saverino Ndugwa during an awards ceremony celebrating the top performers in the 2024 UCE examinations. The top students received various gifts as a token of appreciation and to encourage them.
Reverend Father Saverino Ndugwa, Vicar General of the Mbarara Archdiocese, urged learners to stay in school and trust in God, the “source of knowledge and wisdom.”
The awards ceremony was held at St. Thomas Vocational School in Bururuma, Rutoto Sub-County, Rubirizi District, in the Greater Bushenyi Subregion.
Reverend Father Ndugwa advised learners, particularly girls, to avoid early marriages to ensure a successful future. He stated, “Education should be the priority; other opportunities will follow.”
Mr. Biru Steven Warufu, District Education Officer for Rubirizi, emphasized the importance of focus, patience, and perseverance, assuring students that their prayers will be answered if they trust in God.
The chief guest, Mr. Tugume David Katureebe, appealed to parents to support education by providing annual bursaries to vulnerable learners and orphans through his DK Foundation.
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