Education: Future belongs to hardworking young people
Bank of Uganda official Jonah Waiswa encouraged university students to develop professional skills and motivation to prepare for future leadership roles. The central bank is sponsoring a university quiz competition to foster innovation and teamwork among the youth.
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Future belongs to hardworking young people — Bank of Uganda's Waiswa
“If you are the one to replace me when I clock retirement, are you ready? Do you have the skills? If you have the skills, do you have the zeal and motivation?"
Bank of Uganda's head of stakeholder engagement Jonah Waiswa takes students of Lira University through an orientation session for Season 4 of The Ultimate University Quiz at the university campus in Lira City on August 24, 2026. (Credit: Godfrey Ojore)
University students have been urged to invest extra effort in their studies, with the Bank of Uganda saying the future belongs to young people who are committed to achieving their goals.
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