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Poly Bids Farewell to Long Serving Staff Members

News   Hazviperi Mbizi   December 24, 2020
PIC: Dr Chitera presenting the gift to Prof Kululanga
The Polytechnic Management team on Wednesday, December 23 2020, bade farewell to its two long serving colleagues who have retired after working in the University of Malawi for a number of years.

The two are the former Principal Professor Grant Kululanga and the former College Finance Officer (CFO) Geofrey Sakala.

Speaking during a farewell cocktail party which was organized by a team of members of staff, the outgoing Principal expressed gratitude to the management team and all members of staff for the support they rendered to him during his 24 years of service.

The professor who has achieved a lot in the development of the institution through his research and proposal writing skills, was proud to mention some of the milestones that have been performed during his term of office.

He elucidated that a number of staff members have obtained PhDs and Polytechnic has new magnificent buildings, among other big milestones.

In her remarks, the Acting Principal Dr Nancy Chitera, commended the two gentlemen for their service citing that all members of staff have learned a lot from them, not just academical but also human behaviour of being humble and patient.

They were presented with parting away presents organized by the Management team.

The former CFO also thanked the Polytechnic community for the great working environment which he has experienced during the 34 years he has worked under the UNIMA.

The Acting Vice Principal, Dr Betchani Tchereni made a toast to patience and humility which he said these gentlemen possess.

 


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