INES-Ruhengeri Honours Outstanding Staff on Labour Day 2025

Photo: Dr HABYARIMANA Thierry (left) and Mr GASIRABO Evariste (right)

On 1st May 2025, during the International Labour Day celebration held at the INES-Ruhengeri campus, the university community came together to recognise and reward two outstanding staff members for their exceptional performance and dedication to service.

The awards were presented as part of a larger institutional reflection on the value of work and the people who power the university’s mission. Staff members participated in a democratic voting process to select the most deserving colleagues in both academic and administrative categories, reinforcing the spirit of appreciation and accountability.

Dr HABYARIMANA Thierry, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, was named Best Academic Employee of the Year for his leadership and commitment to expanding healthcare education at INES through the successful launch of six new academic programmes. His work has significantly contributed to the university’s goal of producing competent professionals in Rwanda’s health sector.

Mr GASIRABO Evariste, Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for ACademics and Research (DVCAR) was awarded Best Administrative Employee of the Year for his unwavering professionalism, reliability, and collaborative support within the university’s administrative systems.

These honours are not only acknowledgements of individual excellence, but also a celebration of INES-Ruhengeri’s broader commitment to fostering a work culture rooted in purpose, service, and shared success. The Labour Day awards serve as an annual reminder that behind every achievement are individuals who consistently give their best with students always at the centre of their efforts.

Photo:From left to right: Claudine NIRERE (first to be recognised as Best Employee), Ladegonde NYIRABASHUMBA (who succeeded her), followed by this year’s honourees, Mr GASIRABO Evariste and Dr HABYARIMANA Thierry.