Security Minister and Rujumbura County area Member of Parliament Hon Maj. Gen. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi has emphasized the importance of discipline and academic focus for students to achieve success in life.
Hon. Jim Muhwezi made the revelation yesterday as he was being honored by parents, teachers, students and stakeholders for advocating for St. Joseph’s Secondary School Rushaasha to a government aided institution in a function held at school premises in Rushasha Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub County Rukungiri district.
The day commenced with a mass that was led by Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Turyatoranwa, Dean Nyakibale Deanery, inspection of the school and later thanksgiving to praise Minister Jim Muhwezi who is also the Rujumbura county MP for taking the school into government.
Addressing the congregation, Muhwezi highlighted that dedication to studies is a crucial factor in ensuring a prosperous future, regardless of the school attended urging students to be disciplined, prayerful and work hard if they are to be successful in life.
Hon. Jim Muhwezi also advised residents of Rukungiri district to embrace the government initiative of Parish Development Model (PDM) to empower themselves economically.
He however, contributed 200 pieces of iron sheets to roof boys’ and girls’ dormitories which are under construction.
Jim Muhwezi pledged to persuade UCC to donate 60 computers required for the school computer lab.
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Mary Marriet Kemigisha, the head teacher of St. Joseph’s Rushasha Secondary School stated that they chose to hold thanksgiving in an effort to honor Hon. Jim Muhwezi, who made significant contributions to the school’s growth, including taking it to government.
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In his sermon, Rev. Fr. Dr. Julius Turyatoranwa, Dean Nyakibale Deanery who led the mass urged parents to ensure that their children have access to education.
Fr. Julius urged students to value their education because their parents make significant sacrifices to keep them enrolled.
He congratulated the head teacher and staff for the tremendous work towards development of the school.
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During the event, Kamugisha Doroviko, the former chairperson board of governors, said that the school began with just 128 students in 2002 and that, as of right now, there are over 1300 enrolled.
Kamugisha commended Hon. Jim Muhwezi for his outstanding efforts since the school’s establishment, citing his donation of 600 iron sheets to the construction of several facilities.
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