The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema yesterday met and held fruitful discussions with the Makerere University Students’ Guild leadership.

During the meeting held at SHIPU offices in Kampala, Col. Nakalema acknowledged the role of the students’ Guild, saying that at the unit they are delighted to see young leaders seeking to play a crucial role in advocating the interests of the youth in higher education institutions.
“We are also happy to see that you are proactive in identifying areas where you can collaborate with the government for increased access to higher education,” she said.
“You established leaders know that the future is in your hands. Feel free to advise us because the offices we are in are yours.”
Col. Nakalema also commended the Students’ Guild for espousing democratic principles in constituting the students’ government and have remained proactive in maintaining a constructive link between the student body and the university administration.
“Indeed, it is by working together, rather than antagonistically, that we collaboratively come up with holistic solutions to the challenges of Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Therein lies the whole essence of your leadership as youth- leading with purpose for impact.”
Col. Nakalema further cautioned the student leaders against being diverted by new innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT.
“The AI and ChatGPT are diverting you by making them think for the human race. You are much better than that technology. Really are we shaping humanity? We were created to be co-creators in the world, and we want humans to lead, not these innovations to lead and we follow. My appeal to you as young Ugandans, try to use your brains and use the AI to do what you want them to do, not the other way round. We need those innovations and sciences to develop the world but let your ideas take the lead,” she appealed.
Col. Nakalema also urged the student leaders to always come up with solutions to deal with challenges at hand.
“Write proposals but also come up with practical solutions for the challenges. As hardworking students and leaders, we expect a lot of solutions from you.”
Additionally, Col. Nakalema thanked the leadership of Makerere University for approaching SHIPU to work with the unit in serving Uganda.
“Thank you for involving me in reflecting on the history of the Students’ Guild and how we can bring it into service as a constructive platform for young leaders,” she noted.
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