Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) has honoured its chancellor and founder Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti with a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Entrepreneurship degree.

The award was endorsed by the chief executive officer for the Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE) Professor Kuzvinetsa Dzvimbo at the university’s 5th graduation ceremony where 230 students graduated with degrees in business, economics, accounting, education and social sciences.

ZEGU pro-vice chancellor Professor Evelyn Garwe said the award was a testament of the visionary leadership and inspiration of Prof Guti.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony she said:
“To you (Prof Guti), innovation, sustainability entrepreneurship and spirituality are inseparable each leading toward the betterment of society. Entrepreneurship, social, moral and spiritual responsibility are our guiding principles as we develop outstanding graduates using the total person philosophy within education 5.0 framework,” she said.

“We believe that your exemplary work that you imparted on corporates, small and medium enterprises, academics and philanthropists will inspire our students to become global citizens and for us to be a global giant.”