ADDIS ABABA- President of Addis Ababa University, Professor Tassew Woldehanna called on privately-owned high education institutions to give utmost priority to education quality, problem solving researches and community service to play a meaningful role in economic development.
The professor made the remark on Sunday at the event marked Adams University’s graduation of 7,000 students in first degree and technical and vocational trainings (TEVT) at Millennium Hall.
Noting government’s due attention to the expansion of education to poverty eradication and its emphasis for higher education, he said that over 170 privately-owned higher education institutions have become operational during the past 28 years. Private universities and colleges have been playing a pivotal role in nurturing skilled labor force.
Recalling the recognition Adams University obtained for education quality; Professor Tassew stated that consolidated efforts are crucial to furthering the success. Extending the achievement gained in community-based problem solving researches, conferences and seminars is also worth equal consideration.
He called on the graduates to capitalize on the knowledge and skill they acquired for the growth of the country and shun corruption and other malpractices.
Adams University President Dr. Molla Tsegaye said on his part that the university has contributed share in developing manpower in diverse fields of academic studies for the country since its establishment some 20 years back.
The president further stated that the university has designed a five-year plan to enhance accessibility and has built new campuses in different parts of the country. Admas has been offering post-graduation programs since last September.
Dr. Molla stated that the university has been actively taking part in conducting community-based researches and discharging corporate social responsibility by offering scholarship for low income students.
Recipient of this year’s medal award, Ruth Akalewold, told The Ethiopian Herald that her firm commitment to study hard and family’s unreserved support brought her for today’s success. Ruth, who graduated in accounting and finance, further said that she did her thesis on credit and saving taking in to account the role the instruments play in the overall economic growth.
In the past two decades, Admas graduated over 70,000 students in first degree, diploma and certificate in regular and distance programs and currently it is teaching over 30,000 students in Ethiopia, Somaliland and Puntland (latter are part of Somalia).
The Ethiopian Herald July 23, 2019
BY BILAL DERSO
