142 Students Graduate at LGIHE’s 6th Graduation Ceremony
First cohort of Bachelor of Education (Primary) graduates
Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE) on October 8, 2025 celebrated its 6th Graduation Ceremony, awarding degrees, diplomas, and certificates to 142 students, including the pioneer cohort of 36 Bachelor of Education (Primary).
The colourful ceremony was graced by Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi, Director of Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, who represented the Ministry as guest of honour.
“I can tell you firsthand that we are working on new policies and curricula. You are at the heart of this change. Your education here prepared you to lead the way and to shape the future of basic education in Uganda,” said Dr. Mugenyi, commending LGIHE for producing teachers equipped to meet the evolving demands of 21st-century education.
Celebrating Academic Excellence
The 142 graduates received awards in various programs:
- Certificate in Child Care (8)
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education (14)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (19)
- Diploma in Education – Primary (65)
- Bachelor of Education – Primary (36)
Among the graduates, 55% (78) were female and 45% (64) were male.
Forming educators to transform Society
In her address, Stella Rose Akongo, the Principal of LGIHE, urged the graduates to carry forward the Institute’s vision of forming educators who combine competence with compassion.
“Education is never just the transfer of knowledge. It is an encounter that awakens the heart, provokes reason, and opens us to reality in all its richness,” Akongo said.
“Your task is not only to teach subjects but to accompany learners in discovering themselves, their dignity, and their potential.”
She thanked parents, faculty, and partners for their steadfast support, reminding graduates that competence must always be animated by love, service, and integrity.
Six students earned first-class degree (Bachelor of Education, Primary), while several others graduated with distinctions across certificate and diploma categories.
Notable distinguished graduates included:
- Nahyhuha Kulusumu – Certificate in Child Care (76.1%, Grade A distinction)
- Nabisubi Sandra – Certificate in Early Childhood Education (76%, Grade A distinction)
- Namirembe Olivia – Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (CGPA 4.56, Distinction)
- Akullo Betty Florence – Diploma in Education, Primary (CGPA 4.71, Distinction)
- Nyangoma Sylvia – Bachelor of Education, Primary (CGPA 4.85, First Class)
Equipped to transform
Dr. Mugenyi emphasized that the Ministry’s ongoing reforms in education policies and curricula seek to equip learners with holistic and practical competences. He said teachers trained at LGIHE are well positioned to lead that transformation.
“Your success is not the finish line. True happiness comes from using what you have learned to make the world better,” he added.
“You are not just teaching subjects from a book; you are the master builders of our future.”
The Academic Registrar, Ivan Kimpanga Mukibi, congratulated the graduates for their hard work and discipline, noting that this year’s graduation theme, “Inspiring Growth as Stewards of Learning,” calls educators to reflect on the transformative power of education.
“You have been prepared for a vocation, not just a profession,” Mukibi said. “True education is not the transmission of facts but a communication of desire. Your calling is to accompany learners as they discover their own journey.”
About LGIHE
Established in 2002 and accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), LGIHE is a Degree Awarding Institution committed to forming educators and leaders who transform society through education. Located in Luzira, Kampala, the Institute offers programs in pre-primary, primary, and secondary education, as well as school leadership and management. 
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