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Visit to the Turkish Embassy in Uganda

  • 06th March, 2023 1:22pm
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The Rector Assoc. Prof. Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda visited the Turkish Embassy in Uganda today, March 6, 2023, to welcome newly appointed Ambassador H.E Mehmet Fatih Ak. First of all, he offered condolences on behalf of the entire management, staff, and students of IUIU for the recent earthquake that hit Turkiye. He later thanked the ambassador for Türkiye`s continued support of the Islamic University in Uganda(IUIU).

The ambassador also thanked the rector and the university management for their excellent collaboration over the years. Rector briefed him about IUIU in general. The discussion revolved around a number of projects and collaborations between IUIU and different Turkish state agencies and NGOs. The ambassador has shown interest in initiating more successful partnerships during his tenure. The Rector was accompanied by liaison officer Mr Hamid Byamugenzi and Mr Saim Celik - Coordinator of the Center for Capacity Development (CCD).

On behalf of the entire Management, staff and students of IUIU, the Rector presented a plaque to HE Mehmet Fatih Ak as a token of appreciation for the tremendous work he has done for IUIU and Uganda at large.