CoVAB Celebrates outgoing staff
Story complied by Harriet Musinguzi.
The event held on Friday 19th January 2024 in Ruth Keesling gardens did not only include the recognition of the contribution of outgoing staff but also formerly welcomed new staff that joined the School of Biosecurity, Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS).
The College HR Godfrey Makubuya represented the Principal CoVAB, Prof. Frank Mwiine
Prof. Frank Nobert Mwiine, the Principal of the College who was represented by the Principal Human Resource Officer Mr. Godfrey Makubuya said he was privileged for having been tutored by a number of staff that were now leaving the college. He said these did their work with uttermost dedication despite the challenges within the operating space then. He said it was gratifying to note that they are leaving the college to better placement. He urged them to always keep CoVAB at heart even in their new duty stations and that the college doors will be always open to receive them in their respective capacities whenever need arose.
Prof. Mwiine commended the Dean, School of Biosecurity, Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Dr. Claire M Mugasa for the gesture of formerly recognizing and sending off colleague staff, most of who were part of SBLS.
Dr. Claire M Mugasa, the host makes her remarks.
On her part, Dr. Mugasa, the Dean of the School of School of Biosecurity, Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) said the school organized the event as one way of energizing staff and ushering them into the new year. ‘We have come together to energize ourselves for the new year’, she said adding that the people leaving the college would always be part of Covab. We are commissioning them to the next placement’, she said. She urged the departing staff to always remember that CoVAB made them what they became and therefore were duty bound to support it in any way possible.
She encouraged the staff still in service to keep supporting the colleagues in their next call of duty whenever necessary so that they can achieve their mandate, but also seek them out in order to strengthen each other’s output.
She said although the staff were leaving, they were still partners of CoVAB and that the same principals like collaboration especially with other universities and institutions were still pertinent.
In their remarks, some of the departing staff that graced the send off ceremony expressed their gratitude to Makerere University for being a good employer, nurturing them for a long time and greatly contributing toward becoming responsible citizens.
Prof. Samuel Majalija (R) receives his plaque.
Assoc. Prof. Majalija Samuel one of the departing staff promised continued support to the College specifically the students to benefit from the ongoing research and innovations at his duty station as Head of Research at NARO.
The things we struggle to do here with students have answers in NARO, he said and that he was looking forward to a time when the students would benefit from this kind of collaboration. He extended his appreciation to his mentors and colleagues at CoVAB with whom he interacted during his tenure of office.
Dr. Stephens Kisaka (R) getting his plaque
Dr. Stephens Kisaka who also left CoVAB for NARO after an eighteen-year tenure said with his new assignment, there was no way he could not work without CoVAB. ‘We came to Makerere University to work but we leave with friends and money. Makerere University paid us well and we are all well, the reason why other agencies have identified us to serve, ‘he said. He pledged continued support to CoVAB whenever a need arose.
Mrs. Denis Muhangi making some remarks
On behalf of her husband Dr. Denis Muhangi, the wife Mrs. Muhangi said he left the University as an accomplished person and pledged to keep the University flag high at his new duty station. ‘After 19 years of service, I leave a happy man, Makerere University made me what I am and I will not shame it, he said, while encouraging bosses to treat subordinates well because some of his bosses now are his former students. You gave him character and he is a man of integrity as a veterinary pathologist, she observed.
Dr. Paul Ssajakambwe who is also joining NARO said they were leaving CoVAB as a happy lot and that they were going with good memories from the place that nurtured them to the present level
Dr. Paul Sajjakambwe (R) receives his plaque
While speaking at the same event, the Acting Head of the Biotechnical and Diagnostic Sciences Department Prof. Joseph Erume said he was happy to be part of the college that has transformed many people himself inclusive. He commended those leaving the College for their great contribution realized for decades and urged them to continue being ambassadors of the college.
Senior staff Assoc. Prof. Jesca Nakavuma (L) and Prof. Joseph Erume (R) graced the event
New Staff in the College.
The new staff that were welcome to the SBLS included Christine Kesiime, Dr. Kalenzi David, and Mr. Angwe Martin.
Dr. David Kalenzi Introduces himself to members.
Mr. Angwe Martin introduces himself to members.
Ms. Kesiime Christine introduces herself to members.
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