Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has called on graduates of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) to become innovators, problem-solvers, saying their skills will be central to Rwanda’s long-term development agenda. He made the remarks during the RP's 9th graduation ceremony at BK Arena, where more than 3,553 graduands. They included 560 Bachelor of Technology graduates, with women representing 30.7 per cent of the cohort. ALSO READ: How TVET schools are enhancing practical training for workforce readiness “The world is evolving at an extraordinary pace. Entire industries are being transformed in real time. The nature of work is changing. The ways we communicate, create, and compete are changing,” Nsegiyumva told the graduands, who were accompanied by friends, families as well as RP leadership and staff. “Young people are entering a more uncertain but opportunity-rich environment that requires continuous learning, adaptability and creativity. But do not let the uncertainties of change overshadow the significance of your accomplishment.” The Prime Minister described the graduation as an important milestone in Rwanda’s human capital and technical education journey. ALSO READ: Govt to scale up vocational training for one million people, says minister He urged the graduands to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship, stressing that they should not only seek jobs but also create opportunities for others. “Be innovators who identify challenges and develop solutions. Be entrepreneurs and job creators who expand opportunity not only for yourselves, but for others as well,” he said. The Prime Minister further underscored Rwanda’s commitment to technical and vocational education as a pillar of national transformation, aligned with Vision 2050. “Technical and vocational education plays a crucial role in developing infrastructure, advancing industrialisation, and creating new jobs,” he said. He reaffirmed government support for Rwanda Polytechnic, saying continued investment would strengthen the institution’s capacity to deliver quality training. “Government will continue to support Rwanda Polytechnic and strengthen its capacity to fulfil its mission,” he said. Sylvie Mucyo, the Chancellor of Rwanda Polytechnic, highlighted the institution’s growing role in advancing Rwanda’s development agenda through innovation, technical training, and collaboration with communities and industry partners. “We aim to promote innovation that drives structural change based on strong partnerships and shared commitment. RP's focus on human capital development aligns with real-world needs,” Mucyo said. “We also endeavor to develop high-quality human capital that can create relevant solutions to address local and societal challenges. Through our strategic locations, we envision improving the skills of local people and unlocking the potential of communities across the country, hence contributing to territorial transformation.” Rwanda Polytechnic currently operates eight campuses across the country including RP Gishari, RP Huye, RP Karongi, RP Kigali, RP Tumba, RP Musanze, and RP Ngoma.
