Lira City, Uganda – In a major boost to higher education access in Northern Uganda, the Makerere Business Training Centre (MBTC) has officially announced the opening of its newest branch in Lira City. The announcement was made by Professor Jonathan Ochono Odwee, who confirmed that the new training centre will be hosted at Ojwina Primary School.
The Lira campus is set to offer a wide range of nationally accredited programs across four schools: Business Studies (examined by UVTAB), Education (examined by Makerere University), Humanities, and Vocational Studies. Courses on offer include Business Administration, Accounting, Procurement, ICT, Early Childhood Development, Social Work, Electrical Engineering, and Automobile Mechanics, among others.
Speaking to the press, Professor Odwee emphasized that the expansion is part of the institution's mission to bring quality, certified education closer to communities. "We have come to help many people acquire certificates and diplomas in various fields," he said. He passionately called upon the people of Lango and the entire Northern Uganda region to utilize this opportunity to uplift their skills and careers.
The MBTC, which is fully licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education, already operates several other centres across the country, including in Kitgum, Mbarara, Moroto, Amolator, Kibaale, and Nebbi.
Prospective students can contact the new Lira centre via +256782241512 or visit www.mbte.ac.ug for more details on admissions and course offerings.
