Speaking at the awarding event of the 13th edition, the Minister of Land and Forestry, Francine Tumushime urged students to continue to be confident and work towards excelling in life.
She urged them to work hard towards developing the country and requested them to pursue sciences, ICT and Technical Vocational and Education Training studies.
“We urge you not to study targeting to go to work in sector or district administrations, but you should learn targeting innovations which will promote locally made products,” she said.
Imbuto Foundation Director General Sandrine Umutoni said that since 2005, the Foundation has awarded over 4600 outstanding girls and the gesture impacted them positively.
“Some of the awardees have got employment and others are pursuing university studies. We are glad that these students are performing well in schools and have become role models of their colleagues,” she said.
Audrey Umurerwa, a student at Riviera High School in Kigali said she was pleased to receive the award, adding that she will continue to work hard.
“I will continue to concentrate on my studies so that I always be the overall best performer,” she said.
The awarding ceremony continues today in Nyamagabe District by awarding outstanding females from Southern Province.
This year, 172 best performers in last year’s Primary Leaving Examinations, Ordinary and Advanced levels will be awarded, bringing a total of 4,600 students awarded since the programme launched in 2005.
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