Uganda’s minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon Matia Kasaija has asked the new graduates of Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi (UMU) to exercise a high degree of integrity in order to be successful in their respective careers.

He discouraged the growing sub-culture of selfishness and materialism, which he said, has made many young people lose their sense of moral judgment as they fight to get quick wealth.

The minister of Finance, Hon Matia Kasaija delivers his remarks during the 28th Graduation Ceremony of UMU on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

“The virtue of integrity is very important. For that matter, you should endeavor to be truthful in everything you do. Truth is so powerful that even if you cover it up for years, it will finally make its way out and still prevail,” said Kasaija.

He made the remarks during the 28^th Graduation Ceremony of Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi (UMU). Kasaija was the Guest of Honor at the function, which took place at the university’s main Campus at Nkozi, in Mpigi district on Friday, November 18, 2022.

A sectional spectacle of the grduands during the 28th Graduation Ceremony of UMU on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo Mathias Mazinga)

The chapel choir of Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi (UMU) leads the singing during the thanksgivig mass for the universty's 28th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

During the function a total of 1516 students were awarded Bachelor’s, Master’s Degrees and Diplomas in various academic disciplines including Education, Agriculture, Business Administration and Management, Development Economics, ICT, Engineering, just to name a few.

UMU's students who graduated with a Bachelor of Education celebrate after their names were announced for the conferment of the degree. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The function was presided over by the Chancellor of the University, the Rt. Rev. Prof. Joseph Antony Zziwa (the Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Kiyinda Mityana).

The Chancellor of Uganda Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Prof. Joseph Antony Zziwa (right) presiding over the university's 28th Graduation Ceremony. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The learned Prelate was assisted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Edrin Kyamanywa and the Academic Registrar, the Rev. Dr. Josef Kisoga Buchana.

Earlier on, Bishop Serverus Jjumba of Masaka Diocese presided over the ceremony’s thanksgiving mass, during which he also asked UMU’s new graduates to live out the virtue of integrity, in order to make a positive change in their communities, the country and the world.

The Vice-Chancellor of UMU, Prof. Patrick Edrin Kyamanywa delivers his remarks during the university's 28th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The ceremony ran under the theme: Agility, Flexibility and Creativity Towards Transformational Change.

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More photos from Uganda Martyrs University graduation

UMU's graduates of Health Sciences celebrate after their names were announced for the conferment of their Bachelor's Degree. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Bishop Serverus Jjumba delivers his homily during the thanksgiving mass for UMU's 28th Graduation Ceremony. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Fr. Dr. Henry Kiwanuka presenting the graduands from the Faculty of Sciences. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

A spectacle of UMU's dons during the university's 28th graduation ceremony at the university at Nkozi, in Mpigi district on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

UMU students carry colours of countries which have students at the university. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Students entertaining the congregation with a cultural dance from Western Uganda. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

UMU dons pose for a group photo after the university's 28th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2022. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)