The 13th PSCSC intake was attended by 20 law enforcement officers from Rwanda as well as 14 from allied students from South Sudan, Kenya, Namibia, Lesotho, Malawi, Somalia, Central African Republic, and Botswana.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta presided over the colourful graduation, which was also attended by Police Chiefs from Kenya and South Sudan, diplomats as well as families of the graduates.
It was also attended by Deputy Police Chiefs and high ranking law enforcement officers Central African Republic (CAR), Botswana, Eswatini and Namibia.
Minister Biruta congratulated the senior law enforcement officers upon successful completion of the rigorous academic and professional programme.
"Today, we have gathered here to celebrate your achievements, as well as your efforts, hard work, team spirit, commitment, and resilience," Minister Biruta said.
He reminded them that learning is continuous, where there is still more to do, more to learn, and more to achieve.
"The world's history shows that conflict is a constant feature of human society. In today's world, modernization and globalization have made law enforcement more challenging and multifaceted. Maintaining peace and security therefore, requires even greater effort, not only to prevent and combat crimes, but also to address the underlying factors that can lead to conflict," the Minister stated.
He expressed gratitude to the African countries that sent students to participate in this course, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges and fostering a peaceful continent.
The Minister also said that fighting crimes and resolving conflicts on the continent calls for regional and international cooperation, especially in this technological era and globalized world.
The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda, Assoc. Prof Didas M. Kayihura, said that a world increasingly marked by tension and volatility, the work of peace-builders and
conflict transformation experts are more vital than ever.
He congratulated them for choosing to be part of the solutionâ€"agents of healing, unity, and constructive change.
"The knowledge and competencies you have acquired at the National Police College, through this Masters Programme... place you at the heart of continental and global efforts to promote sustainable peace," Kayihura said. "From mediation to negotiation, from conflict analysis to post-conflict reconstruction, you are now better equipped to lead with compassion, wisdom, and vision."
Veda Sunassee, the Chief Executive Office of African Leadership University, said that the graduation reflects a vision rooted in trust, purpose, and progress.
He urged them to carry on with the values of integrity, excellence and nation-building, which define this programme.
The PSCSC is a one-year programme delivered by the National Police College in partnership with the University of Rwanda and the African Leadership University.
It combines three components; the Police Command and Staff, which awards successful participants with the Passed Staff College (Psc) title; Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, and a Master of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Transformation.
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