By Suleman Chitera

THYOLO — Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has challenged graduates of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) to use science, technology and innovation to accelerate Malawi’s industrialisation and economic transformation.

Speaking as Guest of Honour during the university’s 7th Congregation held on Thursday in Thyolo, Msaka told the graduating class that academic qualifications should be used to create solutions that address national development challenges.

Addressing graduates under the theme, “Innovation for Resilience: Science and Technology for an Industrialised Malawi,” the minister said Malawi needs graduates who are prepared to create opportunities, develop innovative businesses and contribute to job creation.FDH Bank pumps K100 million into MUST Endowment fund initiative

“Malawi does not need graduates who wait for change. Malawi needs graduates who create change. The ideas you carry today must become the businesses that create jobs tomorrow,” Msaka said.

He urged graduates from science, engineering, health and education disciplines to apply their knowledge in industries, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and entrepreneurship, saying innovation will play a critical role in achieving the country’s long-term development aspirations under the Malawi 2063 agenda.

Msaka also encouraged universities to strengthen partnerships with industry and expand research that delivers practical solutions to challenges facing communities.

He said scientific discoveries should move beyond academic publications and be transformed into products, technologies and services that improve people’s lives and stimulate economic growth.

During the ceremony, university leadership highlighted MUST’s commitment to advancing research, innovation and skills development in key sectors, including agriculture, energy, health and manufacturing.PressCane powers MUST Engineering symposium

Outgoing Vice Chancellor Professor Address Malata and incoming Vice Chancellor Professor Meqasipha Mbapila reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to producing graduates equipped to address national development challenges through science and technology.

The congregation concluded with the conferment of degrees and diplomas to the Class of 2026, with graduates encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills in building a more innovative, resilient and industrialised Malawi.

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