Some of the high profile figures that spoke includes Minister of Education Agness NyaLonje as well as Information Minister Gospel Kazako. 

Vice Chancellors drawn from all public universities also spoke at the ceremony. 

In her remarks, NyaLonje congratulated the graduates for their effort and encouraged them to embrace the concept of investing their skills in country’s development.

She further assured all the Universities that government will continue supporting higher education in producing successful graduates.

Before awarding the certificates, Diplomas and degrees, the Vice Chancellor of University of Malawi, Prof. Samson Sajidu, highlighted on how the graduates should conceptualize the act of adding value to the nations development.

He also urged universities to champion excellence for the country to achieve the 2063 development blueprint.

In total, 671 males and 483 females graduated on the day.