The International Islamic University, Mbali, Uganda, at the weekend honoured Senator Aliyu Wamakko for his meritorious service to humanity, especially his penchant for the education of the youths.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Bashir Rabe Mani, and made available on Sunday to journalists.
The statement said Wamakko was bestowed with the honour at the university's 30th anniversary and convocation, held at Mbali city, 220 kilometers away from the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
The statement quoted the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Dr Ahmad Kawesa Ssengendo, as appreciating the sustained support of Senator Wamakko to it, along side other notable individuals and some countries.
Ssengendo attributed the myriad of tangible achievements recorded by the University to such invaluable steady support and cooperation.
The Vice Chancellor averred that the Institution had graduated no fewer than 25,000 students in the last 30 years.
Responding, Senator Wamakko commended the gesture of the university and pledged to do more to ensure that youths, women and other vulnerable groups continue to acquire education, at all levels.
Wamakko, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, described education as the only panacea to the majority of the problems plaguing societies across the world.
He reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly, to ensure the adequate funding of education, at all levels.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries from within and outside Uganda, including the Ugandan President, Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Edward Ssenkandi.
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