Khama Encourages BUAN To Provide Practical Solutions
Staff Writer | Monday October 23, 2017 14:53
Khama made the remarks during his acceptance speech as BUAN Chancellor on Friday. BUAN also celebrated its 50th anniversary during the occasion of the President’s installation.
“In addition, the research output must provide practical solutions that can be adopted by our society,” he added.
He expressed happiness at being BUAN Chancellor because agriculture and natural resources are engines for economic development.
“When I made my inaugural speech as the President of Botswana in 2008, I pledged to transform the agricultural sector by improving production in both arable and livestock sub-sectors through commercialisation to improve food security,” he added.
Though aware of challenges the university faces, such as ageing facilities that need to be upgraded, he said the learning environment as well as the staff welfare also need to be given attention.
“I do recognise that in the past years, this university has made significant contribution to the human capital development in the agriculture sector. Also the country’s gains regarding natural resources are evident,” he added.
He further said the university must produce highly qualified graduates as well as to employ relevant technologies for the local environment.