The tenth congregation of the institute to be held on Friday 19 January 2001

Abstract

It is a pleasant moment for me to welcome you once again to the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo on the occasion of the 10th Graduation ceremony. I thank God Almighty who has kept us alive to this day! Today, ITEK announces a contribution of 836 well trained and skilled men and women to the national labour force. ITEK's pledge to the nation is to train the human resource. For this we give glory to God. ITEK is a large family, whose history dates back to 1948 when the student enrolment stood at only 15. The Institution whose beginning was that humble, has continued to grow both in number of students and staff, as well as academic and professional programmes offered. All the Primary and National Teachers' Colleges in Uganda and the Uganda National Institute for Special Education, UNISE, are connected to ITEK for academic and professional guidance: to ensure maintenance of high standards. This by any measure is no mini responsibility. It is a challenge which in itself is a manifestation of the trust the nation has in the potential and competence of ITEK in the field of education.