South Carolina H 3979: Barnabas Nawangwe, Black History Month honoree

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2025-2026 Bill 3979 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 13, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3979

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROMINENT 
AFRICAN EDUCATOR PROFESSOR BARNABAS NAWANGWE, VICE CHANCELLOR OF MAKERERE 
UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA.

Whereas, Professor 
Barnabas Nawangwe, a distinguished academic and administrator, holds a 
doctorate in architecture from Kyiv National University of Construction and 
Architecture. Since August 2017, he has served as vice chancellor of Makerere 
University, one of Africa's leading institutions of higher learning. Under his 
leadership, Makerere has undergone a significant transformation into a 
research-intensive, globally competitive university; and

Whereas, as a strong 
advocate for research, innovation, and institutional development, Professor 
Nawangwe has played a key role in strengthening partnerships with global 
institutions and advancing Africa's higher education sector. He serves in 
leadership capacities on various international academic boards, including as 
chair of the Alliance for African Partnerships, vice chair of the Australia 
Africa Universities Network, and council member of the Association of 
Commonwealth Universities; and

Whereas, the professor 
has been instrumental in positioning Makerere University as a hub for technological 
advancement. His contributions include championing the establishment of Kiira 
Motors Corporation, Africa's first electric vehicle manufacturing company, in 
which Makerere holds a 4% stake. His efforts have driven increased investments 
in research, infrastructure development, and policy reforms, reinforcing 
Makerere's role in addressing Africa's developmental challenges through higher 
education; and

Whereas, his leadership 
continues to shape the future of African academia, earning him recognition as 
one of the continent's foremost education reformers. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor 
the life and achievements of prominent African educator Professor Barnabas 
Nawangwe, vice chancellor of Makerere University in Uganda.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Professor Barnabas Nawangwe.

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