Seychelles Nation - 06.02.2010
The Seychelles University Foundation has received a donation of R80,000 from the World Chinese Entrepreneurs General Association.
The association’s executive chairman Liao JunQiao presented the cheque to Dr Rolph Payet, the university’s president and vice-chancellor, in a short ceremony at State House yesterday.
Thanking Mr JunQiao for the donation, Mr Payet said since the University of Seychelles was launched last year it has been growing very quickly and the money will be put to good use.
Mr JunQiao said it is important for the government to develop and strengthen the education level of its people.
He said being a small island state, Seychelles lack resources and the people are in fact its most valuable resource.
“The development and improvement of the people’s education also means the improvement of national prosperity,” said Mr JunQiao.
“The development of the university has historical significance because only when education develops can that state have talent, become stronger and its people become more prosperous and happy.”
