UPNG 66TH graduation

“It is not Facebook, LinkedIn or WhatsApp or The National newspaper, it is not the Post Courier, EMTV or not NBC that will define who you are. Don’t believe anybody that says that you are not capable.”

Mr Igara made these remarks in his address to the graduates of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences this week.

Former senior public servant and guest speaker, Anna Kavana Bais encouraged the graduates to seek out opportunities in the informal sector as they venture into their own journeys with their degrees and diplomas.

“If you are hardworking, waiting to find a job don’t be dismayed. Try other means and you will be earning more money than those of us who are sitting in the office,” she said.

Among the graduating class at the joyous occasion was the family of Late Danly Kotapu, posthumous graduate, a Bachelor of Arts Degree, his family now holds.

Danly Kotapu was 30 years old at his passing in March. Late Danly’s mother Janet, his widow Hellen, 4-year-old son, 6-year-old daughter and siblings were present at the ceremony.

Widow Hellen Kotapu expressed the bittersweet feeling of having to experience what would have been a celebration of a milestone in his education and career.

Families, friends and loved ones gathered outside the Sir John Guise stadium’s indoor complex to congratulate the graduates on their achievement.

Steven Wani from Morobe and Central Province expressed gratitude for his family’s endless support to his education since commencing studies in 2018 at UPNG.