By Juma Nsubuga
President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the need for institutions of higher learning to train more human resource as a vehicle to socio -economic transformation of Uganda.
The President says Human Resources are more important than Natural resources because Natural resources can’t exploit themselves.
Museveni made the remarks in the speech read for him by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja at the 20th graduation ceremony of the Uganda Pentecostal University in Fort Portal City in Kabarole district.
Museveni cited China, Japan and India as global powers, saying they reached this level because of their human development capacity.
Museveni also called on Universities to prioritize the teaching of science courses and encouraged those in humanities to re-orient themselves towards acquiring practical skills and competences.
The President re- echoed his campaign against head teachers who charge fees, saying he will not tolerate such a practice that is contributing to high school dropout phenomenon is some regions of the country.
A total of over 500 students obtained diplomas and degrees at ceremony which was also attended by the Deputy Chief Justice Richard Butera.
The PM also handed over Sh30million to the University Management courtesy of her boss President Museveni.
