1.0Lira Universityhttps://tangutechug.com/lirauniPatrick Opiohttps://tangutechug.com/lirauni/author/patrickopio/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="fGJ2dTTwGN"><a href="https://tangutechug.com/lirauni/lira-universitys-10-year-anniversary-launched/">Lira University’s 10-year Anniversary launched</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://tangutechug.com/lirauni/lira-universitys-10-year-anniversary-launched/embed/#?secret=fGJ2dTTwGN" width="600" height="338" title="“Lira University’s 10-year Anniversary launched” — Lira University" data-secret="fGJ2dTTwGN" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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Several helium-filled balloons were released into the sky for the symbolic start of the anniversary, amidst ululations from audience as the University Chancellor, Justice Dr. Benjamin Josses Odoki announced the launch of the event, at the 7th Graduation Ceremony held on 21st November 2025. The Anniversary expected to start in January 2026 will run throughout the year with several important and exciting events running up to the next graduation ceremony. Theme: “The Beacon@10: a journey of impact.” Justice Odoki congratulated the Vice Chancellor of Lira University, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng and his team and the University Council for the 10 years of steady progress. “The score card shows tremendous growth in all indicators; staffing, student numbers, infrastructure, research and innovations,” he said. Justice Odoki noted the University’s steady progress is also evidenced by the awards and recognitions of staff and student research and innovations. He added, “The university has grown holistically in stature, in knowledge production and in its engagements with the local and international community. Indeed, this a twenty first century University on a mission to impact the nation and the world for the greater good.” Remarks by Chairperson University Council The University Council Chairperson, Mr. David Geoffrey Opiokello said that Lira University will be 10 years old, worth celebrating. “This is precisely the reason why the theme of this years’ graduation is The Beacon@10: a journey of impact,” he noted. Mr. Opiokello added, “This is also the theme for the planned yearlong celebrations of a decade of extraordinary success. Today, we would like to launch this yearlong celebration of Lira University’s Aluminum Anniversary that will end in the next graduation ceremony in 2026.” He added that the planned anniversary is a special opportunity to celebrate milestones; to look back and see how far we have come, what obstacles we have overcome, what innovations we have made in leadership, in teaching, research and dissemination, community engagement and service delivery. We have a line-up of activities, Mr. Opiokello said, that will cover this whole year of celebrations. Among which are: Producing a book documenting the growth, development and achievements of Lira University, making a documentary film about the university, activating Lira University Convocation, awareness campaigns, radio talk shows, community and school outreaches, exhibitions, medical camps and many others.  “It is a time to recast our vision and dreams, evaluate how far we have implemented the vision of being a Beacon light, and reassess the foundations of this University that His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni in 2019 called “A magnificent university!”  As we celebrate what is undoubtedly a great journey of lighting the nation and the world, we also need to review our strategic objectives and goals, in order to see how far we have realized the vision,” Mr. Opiokello explained further. Academic growth The Chair Council noted that in the last ten years, “we have grown from an enrolment of 697 students in 2016 to the current enrolment of 2437. We’ve grown from 2 Faculties to 6 faculties and 2 directorates, from 8 accredited programmes to 33 accredited programmes in 2025, including 6 Masters programmes.  Currently, he said, Lira University has 57 programmes at various stages of seeking Certificate of Financial Implication clearance and accreditation by National Council for higher education. They include: 9 Doctoral programmes, 29 Masters programmes, 14 undergraduate programs and 5 postgraduate Diploma programs. Mr. Opiokello further explained, “a few of these programs have been developed jointly with East African and European Union Partner Universities and we are looking forward to joint degree awards with our East African and European partners. These are innovative programs developed to tackle the challenges of Uganda’s nation building in global context.” Research and Innovation. He adds that Lira University continues to strengthen its position as a leading driver of research, innovation, and community transformation in Uganda and beyond. Lira University received its first Research Grants allocation of 500 million Shillings from government in 2023. The Lira University Research Fund (LURIF) powered 27 research projects of staff and students. In 2024, the second allocation benefited 32 research projects. Since 2016 when the Lira University Creative Developers Association was created, our students have come up with many cutting-edge innovations, some of which have become serious products like the Kawu Card, Organic Cassava Pesticide, Peral Breakfast Cereal Pops, Beacon Hostels, Malaria Larvicide, and NUTRAFE among others. These are flagship innovations adopted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations for commercialization. Hospital Mr Opiokello noted that Lira University Teaching Hospital opened in 2018 as an academic unit shared by health sciences faculties. In the academic year 2018/2019, outpatients’ attendance was 4,204. Based on the first quarter of 2025/2026 academic year, outpatients’ attendance is projected to reach 13,644 by the end of the year. Physical Infrastructure “We have made tremendous progress from the days of the Constituent College when the VC’s office was under an Ananga Tree to the ultra-modern Main Administration block nearing completion, the Faculty of Education block, and the Lira University Teaching Hospital, among other infrastructure.,” Mr Opiokello revealed. Staffing level In terms of mental infrastructure, Mr. Okello said, we have also grown from a total of 91 staff in 2017, to 456 staff in 2025. This is significant growth, but increase in enrolment as well as programmes also calls for increased staffing. Land In 2016, Mr. Opiokello said Lira University had 621 acres of land given by Lango people and handed over by late Apap Wonnyaci Yosam Odur Ebii (rest in Peace). In 2022, the people of Amolatar District gave Lira University 344 acres of land for setting up the College of Agriculture and Aquatic Engineering, bringing our current land acreage to 965. The Bible teaches us to give honor to whom honor is due. I therefore would like to thank His Excellency the President, for establishing this public university in the...