Nambala sworn in as IUM chancellor
Bishop Shekutaamba Vänö-Väinö Nambala has been sworn in as the
Justicia Shipena
Delivering his welcoming remarks at the inauguration ceremony last week, IUM acting vice-chancellor, Kingo Mchombu, said they are proud to have Nambala as their new chancellor.
“We are aware that our new chancellor is a person with an exemplary track record, which is reflected by his sterling contribution to the country before and after independence,” he said.
Kingo said further that such experience will come in handy while leading the university to new heights, as it seeks to fulfill its mandate to shape young student minds, as well as consolidate its position as a vibrant university in the disciplines they offer.
“We are therefore involved in bringing to reality, expanding and upgrading our founder's vision, which is the mandate of teaching, conducting research for new knowledge production; as well as foster and nurture the generation of new ideas, which adds value to our society's struggle to confront the various challenges faced.”
Bishop Episcopus Emeritus Kleopas Dumeni, said he was honored be IUM's second chancellor from 29 March 2009.
“Looking back, it truly has been a great privilege to have served this dynamic university. I leave, therefore, with my heart filled with thanks and gratitude,” he said.
Dumeni said they have come far, while overcoming numerous obstacles. The university has witnessed and recorded a great number of success stories and has evolved into the dynamic university it is, he said.
“The achievements of IUM during my journey are far too many to outline, but to sum it up, let me say: What an extraordinary journey, what a life story to tell, what a blessing.”
University founder and chair of its governing council, Dr David Namwandi, said IUM has managed to earn the enviable position of being one of the top 50 universities in Africa, according to uniRank (2017 and 2018).
Namwandi said IUM was able to increase its student population from 2 000 to almost 10 000 students, as well as its staff from 25 to 400.
Nambala said he feels challenged to carry on with the same vigor displayed by his two predecessors.
He said IUM's objective was not to compete with other institutions of higher learning, but to “in a complementary manner”, offer the best it can “for the sake of education and humanity”.
Nambala called on all people who love education, inside and outside of the boundaries of Namibia, to support the university with whatever resources are needed, in order to make IUM's academic dream a lasting reality.
Delivering his welcoming remarks at the inauguration ceremony last week, IUM acting vice-chancellor, Kingo Mchombu, said they are proud to have Nambala as their new chancellor.
“We are aware that our new chancellor is a person with an exemplary track record, which is reflected by his sterling contribution to the country before and after independence,” he said.
Kingo said further that such experience will come in handy while leading the university to new heights, as it seeks to fulfill its mandate to shape young student minds, as well as consolidate its position as a vibrant university in the disciplines they offer.
“We are therefore involved in bringing to reality, expanding and upgrading our founder's vision, which is the mandate of teaching, conducting research for new knowledge production; as well as foster and nurture the generation of new ideas, which adds value to our society's struggle to confront the various challenges faced.”
Bishop Episcopus Emeritus Kleopas Dumeni, said he was honored be IUM's second chancellor from 29 March 2009.
“Looking back, it truly has been a great privilege to have served this dynamic university. I leave, therefore, with my heart filled with thanks and gratitude,” he said.
Dumeni said they have come far, while overcoming numerous obstacles. The university has witnessed and recorded a great number of success stories and has evolved into the dynamic university it is, he said.
“The achievements of IUM during my journey are far too many to outline, but to sum it up, let me say: What an extraordinary journey, what a life story to tell, what a blessing.”
University founder and chair of its governing council, Dr David Namwandi, said IUM has managed to earn the enviable position of being one of the top 50 universities in Africa, according to uniRank (2017 and 2018).
Namwandi said IUM was able to increase its student population from 2 000 to almost 10 000 students, as well as its staff from 25 to 400.
Nambala said he feels challenged to carry on with the same vigor displayed by his two predecessors.
He said IUM's objective was not to compete with other institutions of higher learning, but to “in a complementary manner”, offer the best it can “for the sake of education and humanity”.
Nambala called on all people who love education, inside and outside of the boundaries of Namibia, to support the university with whatever resources are needed, in order to make IUM's academic dream a lasting reality.
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