Rwandan diaspora delivers lecture at Auckland University of Technology on country’s development journey

A delegation from the Rwandan diaspora in New Zealand delivered a lecture on Wednesday, May 21, at Auckland University of Technology. The talk focused on Rwanda’s development journey after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The event was attended by university leaders, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Damon Salesa, as well as researchers from different departments. Eric Sangwa, chairperson of the Rwandan diaspora in New Zealand, who delivered the lecture. He highlighted Rwanda’s achievements in various sectors such as good governance, healthcare, agriculture, trade, and the Visit Rwan

A delegation from the Rwandan diaspora in New Zealand delivered a lecture on Wednesday, May 21, at Auckland University of Technology. The talk focused on Rwanda’s development journey after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The event was attended by university leaders, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Damon Salesa, as well as researchers from different departments. Eric Sangwa, chairperson of the Rwandan diaspora in New Zealand, who delivered the lecture. He highlighted Rwanda’s achievements in various sectors such as good governance, healthcare, agriculture, trade, and the Visit Rwanda initiative. Attendees expressed admiration for Rwanda’s remarkable recovery and growth over the past three decades. They acknowledged the country’s rapid progress since the genocide. The Rwandan diaspora called for stronger collaboration between Auckland University of Technology and universities in Rwanda, by giving scholarships to Rwandan students in fields. Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology, Dr. Damon Salesa, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting Rwandan students, especially in areas like renewable energy and technology. He praised Rwanda’s development efforts and expressed interest in visiting the country.

Eric Sangwa, chairperson of the Rwandan diaspora in New Zealand, who delivered the lecture.

The event was attended by university leaders, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Damon Salesa, as well as researchers from different departments.