Puntland State University 2016 Graduation Ceremony

Puntland State University Held Successful Graduation On April 13, 2016 at Puntland State University’s main campus in Garowe.

The ceremony was attended by Puntland Vice President Abdihakim Abdullahi Omar Amey accompanied by Ministry of Education and Higher Education and senior Cabinet officials, Representatives from UN Agencies, International NGOs, Business People, Parents, University Deans, Lecturers and the Graduates.

The master of ceremony called Sheikh Said Ahmed Farah to open the ceremony with word of prayer.

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. The Vice Chancellor briefed the historical evolution of Puntland State University, also he mentioned that 45% of the graduates are already employed which shows their quality and quality of knowledge and skills they received,

“Today you are independent in mind “come up with a critical thinking instead of accepting everything” said the Vice Chancellor Mahamud Hamid Mohamed

The vice Chancellor briefed the relationship that the university created with many international educational institutions in the world. And concluded his speech with many thanks to all invited that showed up for the wonderful graduation ceremony and best wishes to the graduates for their future endeavors.

Other renowned people were addressed the congregation, among them: Abulkadir Dirie (One of the Graduating male student)

We need to be told that we are the leaders of today and Tomorrow, instead of saying you are the leaders of tomorrow, “Also we need to compete our knowledge and CVs to any employment opportunity instead of family and Clan Leaders Recommendations”

Farhia Osman Farah (one of the female graduating Students)

“We have received the first fruits of the field, knowledge is still preliminary:

Suldan Said Mohamed Garase,

You are on the right road, but it’s the first stage,, I recommend you to adhere the God Worship, and take God fear with all of your efforts to avoid mistakes.

Abdirahman Abdulle Osman (Shuke) the Former Director of PDRC,

Today you are stepping to another life experience, you need more experience in your field, and make the libraries your most close friend.

Dr Abshir aw Yusuf Isse; Minister of Education and Higher Education

“today is a  happy day to government, Education institutions,  as an skilled academic people have joined the market”

Various speeches were made that pointed out to Congratulate and give words of encouragement to the Graduates among them Prof Hodon Said Isse the Firstlady of Puntland.

Thereafter, Puntland Vice President Mr. Abdihakim Abdullahi Omar Amey was invited to address the crowd including the graduates. The president gave congratulation to the graduates and encouraged them to continue their career,

“you are increasing the strength of the community Power and knowledge”, “The Stair you are crossing today is the first stair, but it was the most difficult, now you have a grown mature brain to go your next academic stairs easily”.

also the president thanked to PSU family as hall and finally officially awarded the degrees to the graduating students Also Appreciation Awards were presented to a selected PSU Staff and Active Community Workers in Nugal Region including.

1. Islan Isse Islaan Mohamed islan Muse,  for his Active role in conflict resolution, peace building and leadership.
2. Sulan Said Mohamed Garase for his Active role in conflict resolution, peace building and leadership.
3. Suldan Cabdullahi Xaaji Nuur (Carabduur) for his Active role in conflict resolution, peace building and leadership.
4. Warsame Cabdullahi Diiriye for his Active role and courage in peace building and conflict resolution in the community.
5. Ahmed Yasin Jama PSU Media Staff for his commitment and active role in work.
6. Mohamed Abdullahi Ali PSU ICT Manager and Webmaster for his Creativity and Commitment in his work.
7. Cabdiraxman Cabdulle Cismaan (Shuuke) for his active role in building the pillars of good governance in Puntland.
8. Mohamed Yusuf Tigey in his voluntarily Active  role in presenting Gorgeousness and Resource in Pnntland

The students who graduated in this year were:

1. The second Batch of the Department of Economics of the Faculty Business Administration, Economics and Statistics with bachelors of Economics and
2. The second Batch of the Department of the Development Studies of the Faculty of Social Science with bachelors of Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies.

After the colorful ceremony the graduands, family members and other participants had photo group with the Vice President and concluded the crowd.

Puntland State University Graduation is the formal university-wide celebration at which mostly Puntland President officially confers degrees upon graduating students. The ceremony features a processional of graduates and faculty, remarks from the President, and a vibrant keynote speakers.

Puntland State University is congratulating to all of its alumni for their great achievements,