National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangúla has hailed Claire Juma, a graduate who has risen from serving as security guard to securing a university degree.
The Speaker acknowledged the efforts made by Juma in her education journey, right from serving as a security guard to a graduate.
“Claire’s education is a testament that no human is limited. Anybody can get there with determination and a clear vision, noted the Speaker.
“I congratulate Claire for her resolve, efforts, commitment, and determination to have a better tomorrow," added the speaker.
Juma paid a courtesy call to the Speaker in his office in the company of her area MP John Chikati (Tongaren).
Wetang’ula encouraged young people to focus on their education, noting that it was the best means for them to safeguard their future.
The Speaker noted that he was aware of a myriad of challenges young people, especially from poor backgrounds, go through in their quest for education but urged them not to relent.
He told the youths that education was the gate opener, the light for the future, and the empowerment that they needed to realise their capacity and ability to change their lives, loved ones, and the country.
“Claire’s life-changing testimony is a true reflection on education being an equalizer in the society. She is now ready to face the future armed with a decent, acceptable, and recognisable education," said the speaker.
Chikati affirmed that Juma had defeated all odds to secure her future.
“Mr. Speaker, I have managed to secure her a teaching opportunity in one of the local schools as she awaits her Teachers Service Commission number for employment,” said Chikati.
The Speaker appreciated Chikati’s helping hand in assisting Juma find bearing as she now wades through a different field in life.
“Now as a graduate, she is on the job market, and like any other graduate, she will be competitive to secure better employment,” he said.