By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi graced the graduation ceremony of the 23rd batch of Amoud University over the week that saw 1,240 students graduate from different disciplines.
The university was founded in 1997, being the oldest one in Somaliland.
The Head of State congratulated them in their fetes and wished them well in their future endeavours.
The Chairman of Amoud University, Dr. Mohamed Musa Jibril spoke about the historical background of Amoud University and the graduates. Haji Ahmed Misaan who was one of the founders of Amoud University and the chairman of the board of the University and Sultan Abdiwahab Cige Ahmed also spoke on behalf of the students who graduated today, thanking the University and their teachers.
The Chairman of the National Education Committee, Prof. Suleiman Ahmed Guled, also spoke at the event. Ahmed Ismail Samatar, and the chairman of higher education Prof. Suuleiman Dirir Abdi, also addressed the audience and both emphasized the importance of improving education, urging the students to continue advancing their education and practice it.