Original Story Published by: Adrian Lavista, www.regionweek.com
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(Above) President Kagame at the inauguration of ASOME.
President Kagame promised to give full support to the church’s investments to promote Rwanda’s education and health.
The new Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa (ASOME) consists of classrooms, laboratories, staff rooms, hostels, laboratories, and dining halls.
According to the university officials, more than $ 16 million were previously invested in the structure, first phase but much more were meant to be injected.
President Kagame together with Rwanda First Lady Jeannette Kagame and Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the Adventist church worldwide, commended the church for a valuable addition to Rwanda’s education and health system.
“By fulfilling your pledge to establish a medical school serving East and Central Africa, you have reaffirmed your commitment to a productive partnership that benefits not only Rwanda but the entire region. This is very much appreciated,” said Rwanda head of state, Paul Kagame.
“The achievement we are celebrating today is in tune with Rwanda’s goals. Educations, particularly in science and technology, as well as good affordable healthcare, are the foundation of the well-being and prosperity of our citizens,” President Paul Kagame
He said that the way to go is by having “professionals, trained in high-quality universities such as this one, which is equipped with the latest technology.”
President Kagame believes that ASOME will have all the best to achieve its goals since the students will benefit from the extensive network of Adventist institutions around the world, as well as association with a brand that stands for excellence
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