Let me start by thanking the organisers of this ceremony for having invited me to share this historical moment, the first graduation ceremony of an institute that is pointing the way to our future.
Technology education ought to be one of the cornerstones of our education and training.
Modern experience shows that there is a close relationship between the level of technology and science education in schools and the contribution which industry makes to a country's economy. Newly industrialised countries share the understanding that it is through technology alone that any country can ever hope to attain competitive advantage. Investors are introducing into our ecn machinery which demands technology machinery based on the system of g are gone. Our work-force must be prepared for this. If our products are to compete in the international market and also earn our workers decent wages, then our work-force must be properly trained.