State Minister for sports Hon. Bakkabulindi Charles has bitterly warned Institute of Surveys and Land Management graduates to avoid flipping their fingers in shoddy land deal. Bakkabulindi who was speaking at the institute’s 3rd graduation ceremony that was held on Friday warned the graduates that land deals are so tempting and sweet and can land one in trouble including being thrown in jail if not careful. He urged the graduates to be ambassadors of the institution as well as reflect a positive image wherever they go.
Meanwhile the State Minister for Lands Hon. Persis Namuganza decried the rising land disputes and conflicts in the country and called on the graduates to help government identify the crooks that are engaging in dirty land deals. The Institute’s principal Bernard Oguro begged government to recruit more staff to serve the increasing number of students. Oguro also revealed that the institute lacks several teaching aids like computers and projectors. He also said that because of the growing number of students the institute is fighting tooth and nail to acquire more land for co-curricular activities.
Over 280 students graduated with certificates and Diplomas in Land surveying, cartography, physical planning, land management and valuation.
