Makerere University has appealed to Government through the office of the Prime Minister to provide affirmative action for scholarships to girls in the greater Northern Uganda.
The chancellor of Makerere Prof. Mondo Kagonyera says that the cost of university education is so high for rural communities to afford.
He says while the Government upheld policies including affirmative action, which has increased the number of Ugandans accessing education in the University, some students like those from northern Uganda recovering from war have not benefited as much.
Prof. Kagonyera says the Government’s support in these programs will advance brighter young men and women from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dream careers and contribute to national development.
Kagonyera made the remarks while officiating at a special graduation ceremony at Makerere University on Friday July 22nd.
Over 1,300 students who had failed to graduate inn previous graduation were awarded degrees and diplomas in different disciplines.
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