Two petroleum Students, Kigozi Mauris, and Kamanda Colin have this afternoon presented the coveted Oil and Gas Skills Expo Students quiz award to the Nkumba University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jude Lubega.
According to the Dean School of Sciences, Dr. Alex Barakagira, the duo won the trophy mid this year during the Oil and Gas skills expo that was organized by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) at Kyambogo University. Nkumba University team clinched the first runner-up accolade following Kyambogo University’s win.
While presenting the award to the Vice-Chancellor, Dean Alex expressed profound gratification. “I am particularly grateful today for delivering the prestigious award that our petroleum students earned at the recently concluded Oil and Gas skills expo.”
“Winning this trophy is not just a victory for Nkumba University, but also a reflection of the incredible potential and promise that our students hold in advancing science, technology, and the petroleum industry in Uganda and beyond.” He added
Dr. Alex Further lauded the Petroleum Authority of Uganda for creating opportunities for students to shine, grow, and contribute to Uganda’s development.
Photo: Dr. Alex Barakagira during an engagement with an official from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Staff, and students of Nkumba University. // Japheth Godwin Walakira
Prof. Jude Lubega thanked the duo for representing the University and returning home with victory, ” to me, this is good news, thank you for representing us with due diligence, The accolade you have brought transcends mere symbolism, it embodies the essence of excellence and serves as a powerful catalyst, inspiring us all to strive for greatness. We celebrate your achievement and look forward to witnessing the remarkable impact you will continue to make.”
Present was Mr. Okwi James, a representative from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Mr. Okwis encouraged the students to increase their visibility by strengthening the Petroleum Association of Nkumba University emphasizing the importance of collaboration. He also urged the university to establish more partnerships with other institutions.
Photo: Mr. Okwi James, a representative from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda. // Japheth Godwin Walakira
Kigozi Maurice, one of the participants, expressed gratitude to the University Management for the support they got before, and during the expo. “We are thankful for the university’s support before, during, and after the skills expo, and we hope they will continue to provide more resources to foster innovation and ski