The Ialibu and Pangia Secondary Schools received K500,000 from their Member of Parliament and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, on Wednesday to purchase new laptops for all graduating grade 12 students this year and for year 11 and 12 students in 2014. Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill presented the cheque to the District Administrator, Ron Yamuna, during the 14th Ialibu Secondary School graduation in Ialibu, Southern Highlands Province. “This is a well-deserved and memorable day for all of you as you worked hard throughout the year. Therefore, we are very proud of your achievements today,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said. He said even though Ialibu-Pangia doesn’t have any gold mine or gas reserves, “we have our brains – and that is human capital”.
“Your lives are just beginning, so do not waste your lives on hopelessness, as this world has a lot to offer. “If you don’t secure space in a tertiary institute after this graduation, do not give up and resort to illegal activities like consuming home-brew and drugs. “See this as one of life’s challenges and go out there and make use of the many positive opportunities the world has to offer,” Prime minister Hon. Peter O’Neill urged the graduates. He said the next few years are vital for the graduates to transform themselves to become better citizens. “Many people the world over have become successful because they have managed themselves well and have overcome these kinds of challenges. “You must all endeavour to follow these examples. God has put us all here for a purpose,” the Prime Minister said. He further encouraged the students to hold their heads up high as the government and society will support them where necessary. One area where school leavers can turn to is to teal their land and grow cash crops. With the Government’s emphasis on growing the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), opportunities are now available for school leavers to start up small businesses to sustain themselves. “We all depend on each other and I assure you all that this country is now moving in the right direction after so many years of wasted opportunities. Use the knowledge you have gained while in school to make a better life for yourselves,” he said. 10/29/2014 03:24:37 pm
This is a well-deserved and memorable day for all of you as you worked hard throughout the year. Therefore, we are very proud of your achievements today,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said. He said even though Ialibu-Pangia doesn’t have any gold mine or gas reserves, “we have our brains – and that is human capital”. Comments are closed.
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