{{The Rwandan Diaspora of Michigan and Indiana hosted August 11 a graduation party for Joseph Masengesho and Dina Imbabazi, both of whom graduated from the Notre Dame University in Indiana.}}

Joseph Masengesho received a Master’s Degree in computer programming and Dina Imbabazi received a Master’s Degree in Electric engineering. This event was held in place in Niles Inn & Conference Center in Niles, Michigan.

During the opening speech, Rutsobe Nsengiyumva, Michigan and Indiana Rwandan Youth & Culture representative, challenged the graduates as well as young people who were present to continue developing themselves physically, mentally and spiritually so that those in the Rwandan Diaspora can consolidate collective skills and abilities to hasten ongoing progress in Rwanda.

Following Mr. Rutsobe’s comments was a prayer offered by Jaqueline Rufuku MI and IN representative for Gender. She took the occasion to welcome Dina’s Mom in Michigan on behalf of all the women of Diaspora.

Gatete Gaetan, president of the Rwandan Diaspora of Michigan and Indiana, also congratulated the graduates and thanked all the members of the Rwandan community for all their support of these graduates and challenged them to continue these endeavors.

He reminded the graduates to use wisely their knowledge to contribute to Rwanda’s development.

In response to the event, the graduates were overwhelmed by the Rwandan community support promising the audience that wherever they maybe that they will do their best to perform well and most importantly represent their country positively.

Rwandan students from Oklahoma Christian University and the youth from Indiana and Michigan had photos during the event as a sign of friendship and unity.