Renowned pastor Wison Bugembe of the Worship House in Nansana has called on the 8th Guild cabinet to take care of “God’s sheep” during their term of office, which was sworn in on Friday last week.
Speaking at the ceremony graced by the Youth Member of Parliament for Northern Region, Hon. Boniface Okot, the pastor asked the cabinet not to despise the people they lead but to work together.
“Some of the people who were number one in class, I am their boss, so Mr Emmanuel and your cabinet take care of God’s sheep”
The pastor asked the new leaders not to judge people by their looks because this would make them miss out on opportunities or advice from those they would despise.
“There was a girl who came shabbily dressed, and I knew these are the girls who want rent, the husband has left but she approached me and said I sold my cows. thank you for preaching to me, and I have a gift. She reached out in her very shabby dirty bag and brought out 10 million. from that day i learned not to judge a book by its cover”.
Prof. Augustine O Ifelebuegu, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of the University commended Kintu Emmanuel, the out going guild president for having contributed positively during his term in office.
The University management would like to express its gratitude to the out going Guild president and his cabinet under the leadership of His Excellency Emmanuel Kintu. the dedication over the past year has been exemplary. he said
The DVC encouraged the new cabinet to balance academics and leadership urging them to serve with integrity and purpose putting in mind that “your a student first and then a student leader which requires a balancing act between leadership, responsibility and your daily academic commitments”.
The MP for Northern region thanked the University for its commitment to empower the girl child by giving them a platform to stand in leadership positions and he pledged his support for the university.
“I can guarantee you that as and when you need support through Parliament or government programs, and i would like for this new student leaders to come and visit us in parliament”. He said.
The incoming guild president advocated to prioritize student welfare by building a community of care and identifying solutions for affordable on campus hostels and dignified accommodation.
