A delegation from the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Entebbe chapter yesterday engaged Nkumba University’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Jude Lubega in a discussion that saw the institution secure membership at the chamber.
Led by the Chapter’s Chairperson, Mr. John Socrate Mugabi, the delegation included Shukrah Namara, the Vice Chairperson, and Teddy Namala the secretary.
Prof. Jude Lubega welcomed the team emphasizing a call for practical engagement. “We receive you with gratitude; please consider this your home. However, I request that, in all our engagements, we prioritize practicality.”
The Chapter Chairperson, Mr. John Socrate Mugabi, says, “Nkumba University is an integral part of our community, and our goal was to ensure their membership with us.”
Mr. Mugabi explained that such affiliation would enable the university to actively participate in community initiatives, not only in terms of research opportunities but also in imparting industrial and commercial skills to community members, “we are exploring the prospect of training S.6 leavers with commercially viable skills, and Nkumba University can play a pivotal role in this and perhaps leverage on the same to enroll new students.”
Dr. John Berchman Byamukama, the Dean School of Business Administration is optimistic the membership will yield better fruits for the University, “This presents an opportunity for us to extend our reach into the community, enhance our branding, engage in collaborative research, and pursue internship and job placement opportunities for our students.”
Driven by the aim to foster business development and collaboration in Entebbe, the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry Entebbe chapter promotes and protects the interests of the business community by representing members across various sectors of the economy.
Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) is a nationwide umbrella organization for the private sector in Uganda with over 80 years of existence. The chamber offers its members access to business opportunities at the local, regional, and international levels.
