“KIBAHA–FDC YOUTH ARE READY, USE YOUR SKILLS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT”
A total of 112 graduates of various technical and vocational skills courses were today, 20/11/2025, awarded certificates at the 53rd graduation ceremony of Kibaha Folk Development College, held at the Kibaha Education Centre grounds.
The guest of honor at the ceremony, Mr. Elisante Joakim Ngure, Director of Ngure Company, pledged to address the challenges presented by the graduates in their graduation speech.
“These challenges will be forwarded to the relevant authorities so that we can obtain meaningful solutions for our college and for the youth studying here,” said Mr. Ngure.
Before giving his speech, the guest of honor toured the practical work exhibitions prepared by Kibaha–FDC students.
During the exhibition, Mr. Ngure expressed his satisfaction with the creativity and competence displayed through fashion design and tailoring projects, electrical installation work, and plumbing demonstrations.
“These exhibitions are clear evidence that the youth have mastered the skills taught to them, and are therefore ready to fully participate in various productive activities,” said Mr. Ngure.
Mr. Ngure advised the graduates to use the skills they acquired at the college as a way to address employment challenges, urging them to be self-aware and innovative in initiating self-employment projects.
He also congratulated the Kibaha–FDC instructors for their great efforts in ensuring that students receive quality education and training.
Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Community Development, Mr. Damas Msaki, reminded the graduates to demonstrate what they have learned.
“The time to be self-reliant has arrived—go and offer quality services wherever you go,” said Mr. Msaki.
In another remark, the Acting Director of Educational Services, Mr. Jonas Mtangi, applauded the college leadership, teachers, and parents for working together to provide skills and vocational training that has enabled graduates to be innovative in the various fields they studied.
The graduation ceremony was attended by parents, guardians, education stakeholders, and students.