{"id":8600,"date":"2025-11-07T07:58:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=8600"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:58:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:58:53","slug":"a-farewell-charge-finalists-told-to-prioritize-education-over-distraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/07\/a-farewell-charge-finalists-told-to-prioritize-education-over-distraction\/","title":{"rendered":"A Farewell Charge: Finalists Told to Prioritize Education Over Distraction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA<\/strong> &#8211; The Rukungiri Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D\/RDC), Mr. Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has charged students to uphold discipline, avoid negative behaviors, and dedicate themselves to their studies to secure a successful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The D\/RDC&#8217;s remarks were made on Thursday during a farewell ceremony for second-year candidates at Victory International College Institute in Rwakabengo Ward, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahimbisibwe emphasized that success is a direct result of hard work and unwavering focus, advising students to prioritize education above all else. 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