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"“Never rely on your parents and lecturers to get jobs for you after campus, instead ask them to be your referees when applying for jobs”"
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Gordon WavamunnoGordon Wavamunno
Gordon Wavamunno
Gordon Wavamunno, is a Ugandan entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the owner of Spear Motors Uganda—the sole distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Uganda. He also owns other companies like GM Tumpeco which makes Ugandan Vehicle number plates, Wavah Water Limited and Wavah Books Limited. He was the director for WBS Television and is reported to be one of the wealthiest people in
"“Never rely on your parents and lecturers to get jobs for you after campus, instead ask them to be your referees when applying for jobs”"
"“Don’t look for the next opportunity, the one you have in hand is the opportunity,”"
"If you fail to get the job you are qualified to do, take up any job available. I have always met masters’ graduates in developed countries working in hotels as waiters and some with PhDs but working as drivers. The trend in Uganda is totally different and students need to change their mindset,"
"“Have a vision of what you want to be and where you want to be; and without a goal, it is difficult to score,”"
"“Gordon, I know you have been admitted to Mbarara High School, but I don’t know whether this is the right thing to do. As you know, I am getting on in years and I can no longer manage all these businesses on my own. I want one of you to join me in business. I have always known that you have a knack for business. What do you think?”"
"“Why are you wasting people’s precious time? We have paid millions to come and enjoy ourselves and get rid of our stress but you are here extorting us.”"