UNIMA Vice Chancellor urges graduates to shun corruption

The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has urged its graduating students to shun corruption and uphold integrity in their workplaces.

UNIMA Vice Chancellor Professor Samson Sajidu made the call at the Great Hall in Zomba during a graduation ceremony at which 2,191 students received degrees and diplomas.

Sajidu said corruption remains a major obstacle to Malawi’s development and urged the graduates to maintain high standards of integrity wherever they work.

“Many of the problems we face in this country are caused by corruption. Therefore, I urge you to avoid engaging in corrupt practices,” he said.

Of the 2,191 graduates, 1,265 are male and 926 are female, while five students received doctorate degrees.Sajidu also encouraged the graduates to demonstrate good conduct and serve as positive role models, reminding them that they are graduates of what he described as Malawi’s number one university.

He further appealed to graduates who benefited from loans from the Students Loans Board to repay the money to enable other students to benefit from the scheme.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairperson of the University of Malawi Council, Dr. Benedicto Wokomaantani Malunga, urged the graduates to set a good example and work hard wherever they are employed, considering the significant investment the government makes in their education.

Representing the graduating class, Daniel Chitsulo, who studied Law Enforcement Management and Leadership, said he was delighted that the graduates had achieved their educational goals.

Chitsulo acknowledged that corruption may not be completely eliminated from workplaces but said the graduates would do their part by refusing to engage in corrupt practices.