South African minister to deliver commencement speech at GU-Q

Doha, Qatar: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU Q) announced that South African Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will deliver the commencement address...

Doha, Qatar: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) announced that South African Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2024.

Currently serving as the Minister in the South African Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, she is a distinguished leader and advocate for global cooperation, development and regional unity. With her extensive record of governance and steadfast championing of racial and gender justice, Minister Dlamini Zuma personifies the values of leadership and commitment to service that GU-Q fosters in all of its students.

Her career in public service includes pivotal roles as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and South Africa’s Minister of Health, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Home Affairs. Her leadership has significantly impacted global health policies, governance reform, women’s empowerment initiatives, and social justice.

Dr. Safwan Masri, Dean of GU-Q, expressed his excitement about Minister Dlamini Zuma’s participation in the Commencement event, saying, “Hosting Minister Dlamini Zuma is more than an honor; it’s an extraordinary opportunity for our graduates to encounter and listen to a fearless advocate for justice and equal rights, who is also a seasoned politician and diplomat. Her incredible life journey exemplifies the kind of leadership our students should aspire to: a leadership combining lofty goals with practical efficiency and excellence, and bringing in meaningful changes for its people.”