Seated: UMP Vice-Chancellor, Prof Thoko Mayekiso, Mpumalanga Provincial Government Director General, Mr Makhukhu Mampuru. Standing: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Prof Shirley Sommers, Executive Director: Finance, Mr Kevin Pather and Executive Director: Human Resources, Dr Loshni Govender.
The visit is part of an ongoing engagement between UMP and government given the important role the university plays as a strategic institution to train and develop graduates for the labour market, and ultimately contribute to the socio-economic development of the province and the country.
According to Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga, Professor Thoko Mayekiso, the continuous engagement with government is of critical importance because it resonates with the values of UMP to collaborate and strengthen positive relations with stakeholders.
“As an engaged university we place great value on partnerships as they are drivers and enablers to achieve our medium to long-term objectives. Collaborative efforts between UMP and government will go a long way to make a positive contribution on our journey towards becoming an African university leading in creating opportunities for sustainable development through innovation," said Prof Mayekiso.
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