Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) through the African Centre of Excellence in Agro – Ecology
and Livelihood Systems (ACALISE) has been applauded for its commitment to high quality
performance that has produced outstanding results since the project began.
The Executive Secretary for the Inter – University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), Prof. Gaspard
Banyankimbona made the compliment today, while meeting the ACALISE team to check on the
progress of the ACE II Project at the Main Campus Nkozi. He led a delegation comprising of; the
Regional Project Coordinator of the ACE II, the Communication Officer, the Project Accountant,
the Audit Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer among other officials.
“I am sure other Centres will have to benchmark from you because you are so far the best. We
hope that your government can appreciate all your efforts and give you more support”, Prof.
Gaspard commented.
He congratulated the PhD students for the opportunity given by the project and encouraged
them to work hard and complete. He was optimistic that the Project will receive more funding.
The ACALISE Project Centre Leader, Dr. Jude Ssebuwufu appreciated the technical support and
guidance that has been given by IUCEA throughout the period of the Project that has enabled
them perform to their expectations. He presented the overall progress of the Project with
success stories and lessons learnt, challenges and road map for completing outstanding
activities and the sustainability plan.
The Principal Investigator of the ACALISE Project, Dr. Joseph Ssemakula cited the various
partnerships and innovations that have helped change the livelihoods of the farmers and
neighbouring communities for the better.
The visiting officials were led to a site visit to some of the Projects that have been undertaken
by ACALISE like; the UMU Radio Studios; the Postgraduate Hostel; the Entomology Lab; Feed
Mill and Farm equipment found at the Faculty of Agriculture where the Executive Secretary
planted a tree.
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