Bukedea County MP Hon. David Beecham Okwere has encouraged Senior Four and Senior Six candidates in Uganda to work hard and excel in their forthcoming national examinations. He was the Guest of Honour at a blessing ceremony for candidates of Bukedea Comprehensive School, Kongunga High School, and other schools held at Bukedea Sports Arena Stadium. Okwere quoted the Bible, urging candidates to remain focused, disciplined, and determined.
The ceremony, which drew a large crowd of students, parents, teachers, and religious leaders, aimed to pray for candidates and emphasize the importance of academic excellence, discipline, faith, and responsible living. Okwere thanked parents for their commitment to their children's education, noting that paying school fees and encouraging children to stay in school are crucial. He also appreciated teachers for their dedication to providing quality education.
Okwere praised parents for supporting teachers in guiding students, highlighting the importance of cooperation between families and schools in shaping learners' success. He expressed gratitude to teachers at Bukedea Comprehensive School and Kongunga High School for their hard work in creating a conducive environment for students to excel. The legislator reaffirmed his pledge to award Shs2 million in pocket money to the best-performing student.
The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Eciru Oliach, presided over the ceremony alongside other clergy. He urged candidates to pursue education not merely for academic qualifications but as preparation for life. Bishop Eciru advised students to keep standards high and not settle for less. He emphasized the need to combine education with faith, wisdom, and good character.
Bishop Eciru cautioned students against sidelining God in their quest for knowledge, stressing that education and knowledge without God are worthless. He encouraged candidates to remain committed to their studies and not grow into a "clever devil." The bishop's message aimed to inspire students to balance academic pursuits with spiritual growth.
Asio Rose, the Resident Director of Bukedea Comprehensive Schools, expressed gratitude to the bishop, clergy, invited guests, parents, and well-wishers for attending the ceremony. She noted that the event's colourful turnout was a result of the collective effort to support students. Mr. Enoch Nadabga, the headteacher, confirmed that the candidates were fully prepared for the examinations.
The blessing ceremony for Bukedea Comprehensive School, Kongunga High School, and other schools was a significant event that brought together students, parents, teachers, and religious leaders. The gathering reinforced the importance of academic excellence, discipline, faith, and responsible living. Key stakeholders emphasized the need for students to work hard, remain focused, and uphold godly values as they prepare for their national examinations.
Key points
- MP David Beecham Okwere pledged to award Shs2 million to the best-performing student.
- Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach emphasized the need to combine education with faith, wisdom, and good character.
- The ceremony aimed to pray for candidates and promote academic excellence, discipline, and responsible living.
