Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, welcomed Dr. Eid Abdulwahid, President of the General Authority for Adult Education, during an important visit aimed at enhancing collaboration between the university and the authority in the field of adult literacy and education. The meeting was attended by Ms. Sayedah El-Rifai, Director of the Adult Literacy Office in Suez, and the accompanying delegation.
The Chairman of the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education extended his greetings to Suez University, represented by the President of the University, in appreciation of the university's efforts in eradicating illiteracy. These efforts include assigning university students to teach a number of illiterate individuals, making this assignment a university requirement and a graduation condition, as well as the university's participation in numerous awareness campaigns in collaboration with the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education across various regions and neighborhoods in the governorate.
Abdelwahed pointed out that the commendable effort by the university in eradicating illiteracy among the people of Suez will play a significant role in the near announcement of Suez Governorate being free of illiteracy, God willing.
Discussions between the two parties focused on potential areas of cooperation between Suez University and the General Authority for Adult Education. Both sides emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve the goals of adult literacy and education in Suez Governorate. The need for exchanging expertise and resources to attain the best outcomes in this area was also highlighted.
The conversation between the university president and the head of the authority also covered strategies for developing adult literacy and education programs to meet global standards. Dr. Eid Abdulwahid noted that UNESCO's literacy standards range between 7% and 10% for a governorate to be considered illiteracy-free, which necessitates intensified efforts and the development of curricula and educational programs.
In a statement, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal reaffirmed the university's commitment to collaborating with various entities, particularly those with services aimed at the ordinary Egyptian citizen, such as the Adult Literacy Authority. He emphasized that the university prioritizes community service and consistently strives to provide support for initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and education.
The university president also emphasized the importance of establishing foundations and standards for building a cultured and well-rounded citizen, not just an educated one. He highlighted the significance of offering comprehensive educational programs that aim to enhance cultural and scientific awareness, contributing to the development of a progressive and civilized society.
During the meeting, the discussion also touched on the importance of artificial intelligence and how to localize its potential to enhance individual cognitive abilities. The attendees noted that artificial intelligence could play a pivotal role in improving the quality of education and providing innovative educational tools to help achieve educational goals.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed optimism about the outcomes of the visit and reiterated their commitment to ongoing cooperation and coordination to achieve common objectives in adult literacy and education. It was agreed to hold regular meetings to monitor the implementation of joint programs and projects and assess their results.
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