Historic First Graduation in Magwi
Magwi County’s newest seat of learning marked an historic moment as Magwi College of Agribusiness and Management Sciences capped its inaugural cohort of 37 diploma holders last Saturday.
Among the graduates were 11 women and 26 men specialising in crop production, business administration, and human nutrition, each completing rigorous research projects and fieldwork.
Hands-On Curriculum Targets Job Creation
MCAMS blends classroom teaching with community plots, small business simulations and internships, aiming to convert theory into enterprise.
Principal Prof. Salah Edward Dario reminded students that diplomas are tools, stating, “The community expects you to be agents of change—apply your knowledge through self-employment or collaboration.”
Officials Advocate Wider Access
Magwi County Commissioner Pole Pole Benjamin Olum, himself enrolled at the college, praised the initiative but urged higher enrolment, noting that many rural youth still lack post-secondary options.
State Agriculture Minister Ochola Bosco Oringa asked the board to open a branch in Kapoeta so pastoralist counties can also benefit from skilled technicians.
Agriculture Potential Receives Spotlight
Governor Louis Lobong Lojore emphasised that farming remains the fastest route to household wealth, pledging government tools and inputs to organised cooperatives.
Observers say aligning training with state agricultural plans could reduce food imports and create local agribusiness clusters.
Graduates Eye Next Steps
Some alumni intend to launch seed-multiplication start-ups, while others plan to pursue bachelor degrees at the University of Juba.
Lawmaker Peter Otim Karlo cautioned against shortcuts, saying sustained study remains essential for future leadership.
For many graduates, the ceremony signalled both an ending and the start of a new chapter in South Sudan’s human capital journey.