252 students graduated from the School of Education at the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek.

The graduates received diplomas and degrees in lifelong learning, community education, educational management and leadership, and junior primary education.

The graduates were encouraged to be job creators instead of job seekers.

UNAM's Acting Chancellor, Professor Frednard Gideon, urged the graduates to help solve challenges such as factors that prevent children from accessing quality education, poverty, gender disparity, and disability.

"Be committed teachers who want to make a difference and have an impact on the lives of your learners. Serve as role models both to your learners and to society. As you might recall, Target 4.7 of Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals states, "By 2023, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, and gender equality."

The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, called on universities, as well as community- and faith-based organisations to engage the graduates and ensure that Namibia serves as a beacon of hope for lifelong learning and education for sustainable development.

Students from the faculties of the School of Accounting and Business Management, Governance, Economics, and the Namibia Business School also graduated.