OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRESS RELEASE
13.07.2012
GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR THE SECOND COHORT OF THE SYLP
President
James Michel, Chancellor of the University of Seychelles, has
congratulated the 29 graduates of the second cohort of the Seychelles
Young Leaders’ Programme (SYLP), at the graduation ceremony held at the
International Conference Centre this evening. They had all successfully
completed the intensive two-year MA degree programme in leadership and strategy, and which incorporated a strong local and international dimension.
The
President said that the Young Leaders’ programme was a key Government
policy initiative to identify and train young people with potential to
be future leaders and innovators and
who would acquire the necessary skills and training experience to take
up, subsequently, leadership positions in the country.
“I
would like to remind you, though, that graduating from the Young
Leaders’ Programme is not an end in itself. Certainly, the skills and
attributes that you have learnt and developed will stand you in good
stead. They will help you to progress in life and in your careers. But
career advancement is not automatic. You will have to earn it. Through
hard work, your personal integrity and honesty. By developing your
talents to their full potential, leading by example, being innovative,
empowering others and being accountable to society,” said President
Michel.
The
President said that graduates should respect their peers and
subordinates, and show humility, dignity and respect as only by so
doing would they become true leaders, worthy of the trust and respect of
the people.
“…Remember
this day and be inspired in all that you do in future. Remember the
adage: “A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great
leader inspires them with confidence in themselves”. Remember also that
leadership is service. Service with humility, dignity and integrity.
Service to our people and to our country. Defeat or retreat should never
be part of your discourse. We have confidence in you and rely on you.
We expect you to be the leaders of change. Positive change for the New
Seychelles,” said President told the graduates.
The
President wished them continued success and asked them to give of their
best to help improve the welfare of their fellow citizens and for the
betterment of the country.
The
graduation ceremony took place in the presence of the Pro Chancellor of
the University of Seychelles, Professor Rolph Payet, Vice Chancellor,
Mrs. Marina Confait, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Ms. Lucy Athanasius and Dr.
John Nolan from the National University of Ireland.
The
ceremony was also attended by the Vice President, Mr. Danny Faure,
Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Patrick Herminie , Chief Justice Egonda
Ntende, the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Francis
MacGregor, Ministers, Leader of Government Business, Ms.
Marie-Antoinette Rose, Leader of the Opposition, Mr. David Pierre,
Members of the National Assembly, local and foreign Diplomats and other
distinguished guests.Editor’s Note
· The
Seychelles Young Leaders Programme (SYLP) is a project announced by
President James Michel in his 2007 National Day Address. It is designed to bring
together and groom potential Seychellois leaders who have demonstrated
leadership capability or share a clear commitment to shaping and serving
our Nation’s future.
· The programme involves an initial two years of study and training, leading to the President’s special SYLP Award and an MA degree in leadership and strategy.
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