The graduation ceremony was suspended yesterday as indicated in the statement signed by the Executive Director of HEC, Dr. Emmanuel Muvunyi.
The statement reads that “ All people particularly students in Evangelical Theology at FATEK belonging to ADEPR are informed that the graduation ceremony to offer bachelor degrees expected on 22nd March 2019 at Dove Hotel in Gisozi sector of Gasabo district has been suspended.’’
The cancellation came at a time when some graduands had spent the night in Gisozi to report on time at the graduation ceremony.
HEC announced to have informed FATEK management that the decision was based on failure to comply with regulations guiding higher learning institutions in Rwanda.
IGIHE has learnt that ADEPR spokesperson, Rev. Karuranga Euphrem was among graduands.
It is said that certificates that were to be given to graduates were made in Uganda and India.
FATEK was advised to comply with regulations to have license to run operations again.
“In the meeting bringing together the Minister of Education and ADEPR spokesperson, FATEK rector and the Executive Director of HEC on 22nd March 2019 ;FATEK has been advised to seek assistance from HEC enabling it to comply regulations of higher learning institutions in Rwanda,” reads part of the statement which doesn’t specify regulations not implemented.
The suspended school introduced Theology & Leadership Master’s Degree on 6th October 2018.
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