Puntland State University (PSU)  organized its sixth convocation ceremony, a total of 119 undergraduate degrees  awarded.

The ceremony was attended by Puntland President Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gaas accompanied by  the Minster of Education Ali Haji Warsame and Minister of Justice Ismail Mohamed Warsame, senior Cabinet officials, Representatives from UN Agencies and International NGOs, Business People, Parents, University Deans, Lecturers and 119 graduates

Various speeches were made that pointed out to the importance of the knowledge

Among the highlights of the ceremony was a speech by the Vice Chancellor of Puntland State University Mr Mohamud Hamid Mohamed, he gave a warm greeting to the crowd and congratulation for the graduates.

Speaking on behalf of Puntland State University I hope that your educational experience at Puntland State University has led you to know yourself better and that you have developed a passion for lifelong learning. For it is only through that passion that you will continue to learn, question and analyze – all hallmarks of an individual who is especially equipped to contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities and the world.

i want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful accomplishments. All of us at Puntland State University look forward to celebrating with you this wonderful occasion.

The Vice Chancellor mentioned something about the historical evolution of Puntland State University and the challenges it faced since its foundation, the vice Chancellor briefed the global outlook of Puntland State University and its academic collaborations with select foreign universities, which provide for joint research and curriculum development as well as faculty and student exchanges and many other educational institutions.

Others who addressed the congregation were the Minister of Education Ali Haji Warsame, Minister of Justice Ismail Mohamed Warsame,  GOLIS Representative  also addressed the congregation

Thereafter, Puntland President Proff. Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gaas was invited to address the crowd, the president gave congratulation to the graduates and PSU family as hall,

I congratulate the parents and guardians who made enormous sacrifices to support and encourage their wards through these years. I think the Vice Chancellor, Faculty members and staff for ensuring a high academic standard at all times

I urge the graduating students never to forget the sacrifices made by their parents and guardians. Now is the time to pay back the debt.

also the president gave special thanks to the vice chancellor who was one of the founders of Puntland State University for his effort, patience and hardworking. The president mentioned the importance of knowledge; the establishment of this University and government plan towards the development of the education and educated youth, finally the president awarded the student their certificates and encouraged them to contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities and the world..

The graduating students were with enthusiasm and excitement about the new possibilities feeling of empowerment, ready to go out and take on new challenges and achieve new success.