Makerere University Business School (MUBS) had the honour of hosting Prof. Eriabu Lugujjo, a distinguished academic and a leading figure in Uganda’s higher education and engineering sectors.
Prof. Moses Muhwezi, Principal of MUBS, welcomed Prof. Lugujjo to the School, recognizing his outstanding contributions to academia and leadership across the country. The visit served as a platform to exchange ideas on strengthening academic leadership, promoting institutional collaboration, and aligning higher education with national development goals.
Prof. Moses Muhwezi and Prof. Eriabu Lugujjo at Makerere University Business School
Prof. Lugujjo’s career spans several decades and includes key leadership roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Makerere University and Vice Chancellor of Ndejje University.
Prof. Lugujjo currently serves as the Executive Director of the Uganda Vice Chancellors’ Forum, where he continues to influence higher education policy and institutional advancement nationwide. “It was a pleasure to host Prof. Lugujjo at MUBS,” said Prof. Muhwezi. “His leadership and longstanding contributions to higher education are both inspiring and impactful. We were honoured by his visit and the opportunity to discuss the future of academia in Uganda.”
The visit reinforced MUBS’ commitment to engaging with leading thinkers and practitioners in education, as the institution continues to position itself as a centre of academic excellence, innovative research, and global relevance. The visit provided a platform for fruitful discussions on academic leadership, curriculum development, and the evolving role of Universities in addressing National Development priorities.
MUBS continues to position itself as a hub of thought leadership, welcoming partnerships and engagements that enrich its mission to produce globally competitive graduates and innovative research for Africa’s development.