By Patrick Opio
Senior Communications Officer
The Vice Chancellor, Lira University, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng has advised the newly elected Students Guild Government leaders to be exemplary and support the University management in developing the institution.
While addressing the Swearing-In Ceremony of the Guild President and others at the Campus, Prof. Ogwal Okeng noted that some students tend to side with students even when they get facts on controversial issues. “When elected, you become part of the Management Team, meaning speak objectively for the welfare of the students during meetings. Avoid looking for cheap popularity from students at the expense of the University progress, “he said.
The VC revealed that LU will continue conduction elections online, hence reducing costs and avoiding violence during campaigns and voting days. He praised the outgoing Guild leaders for portraying high level of maturity during their tenure of office.
Prof’ Ogwal Okeng named the multi-billion infrastructure development projects being undertaken saying it is a sign that the young university is at a steady growth rate. He was happy to note that the construction of the recently commissioned Education Block that costed over sh7 Billion was completed in 2 years. “A river flows and never ends….that is the system of Lira University,” He adds
The Dean of Students, Ms Emma Aceng Okite advised Guild leaders to prefer team work as a better way to realise their dreams. “Team work will spur development of this young university, “Emma asserts.
Okite encouraged the students to be security conscious and report suspected criminals to police and relevant authorities.
The new Guild President, Mr Ogwal David Dickson, revealed that his government will prefer negotiations and dialogue in solving grievances. “Consultations, not violence must be the only means to handle students’ issues,” he said.
