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Press Release: Announcing Recognition Award Winners 2017

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(L-R) Honourable Bright Msaka with the overall winner of the RUFORUM IMPRESSA AWARDS 2017: Prof Brice Sinsin, Rector, Université d’Abomey-Calavi. Photo Credit: Go Trolley Films

During the just concluded RUFORUM 13th Annual General Meeting in Malawi this week, RUFORUM recognised individuals making a contribution in transforming their communities and institutions. A total of ten (10) awards were given during the official opening ceremony here in Lilongwe, Malawi. As a Network, RUFORUM periodically recognizes individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to development in the continent, and to their own countries, institutions, and society. We do this to appreciate their contribution, and promote excellence and giving back to Society.

Present at the handing over ceremony were Honourable Bright Msaka, SC, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Malawi; Honourable George Kronnisanyon Werner, Minister of Education, Government of Liberia; Honourable Dr. Muyingo John Chrysostom, Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of Uganda; and over 300 participants that included Vice Chancellors representing the 66 member universities, development partners and other dignitaries.

This year, RUFORUM recognised three categories of achievers: First, RUFORUM recognized five outstanding model famers in Malawi that were identified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development.  Nominations were received from all the 29 districts in Malawi. Each farmer received US$1000 and a recognition award. The Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Dr. Dan Gustafson handed over the awards to the winning farmers, namely:

  1. Ngabaghila Chatata, Thanthwe Enterprises
  2. Ruth Kalima, Roseberry Farms
  3. Dupo Mhlanga, Dika Mhlanga Village, TA Mtwalo, Mzimba
  4. Arnold Kasumbu, Chakhuntha Village, TA Chiseka, Lilongwe
  5. Grace Malikebu, Malonje Village, GVH Chopi, TA Malemia, Zomba

Secondly, two Outstanding Young Scientists making significant contribution to research and development in Malawi were recognised. They were identified by the National Commission for Science and Technology, Malawi. Each scientist received US$1000 and a recognition award. Honourable George Kronnisanyon Werner, Minister of Education, Government of Liberia and Honourable Dr. Muyingo John Chrysostom, Minister of State for Higher Education, Government of Uganda handed over the awards to the winning scientists, namely:

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