Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nibal Abdel Bari, Dean of the Faculty of Politics and Economics, the faculty organized a field visit to the Egyptian House of Representatives. The visit included a number of students from the Political Science Department at Suez National University. This came within the framework of the faculty’s Model House of Representatives activities and its commitment to enhancing students’ political and parliamentary awareness, as well as linking theoretical study with practical application.
During the visit, students attended an introductory lecture held in the Parliament’s hearing committee. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Oloum Hemeida, Director General of the Technical Office of the Secretary-General of the Egyptian House of Representatives and Rapporteur of the Council. He discussed the role and functions of the House of Representatives. The lecture was characterized by engagement and fruitful interaction with students, which enriched their understanding of the nature of legislative work.
Afterwards, the students, accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty, headed to the House of Representatives gallery, where they were given the opportunity to observe part of a general session dedicated to discussing the final accounts. This allowed them to gain direct insight into the mechanisms and procedures of parliamentary sessions. His Excellency Counselor Hisham Badawi, Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, welcomed the students of the Faculty of Politics and Economics – Suez University, along with the Dean, emphasizing the importance of such visits in developing parliamentary awareness among youth and preparing qualified cadres capable of active participation in public life.
At the conclusion of the visit, Counselor Ahmed Ezzat Manna, Secretary-General of the Egyptian House of Representatives, met with the students, welcoming them and praising the significance of the visit in enhancing parliamentary awareness among young people. He also stressed the importance of verifying information and avoiding being misled by rumors circulating on social media. The meeting concluded with a commemorative photo session with the students.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, stated that this visit comes within the university’s commitment to developing students’ political and parliamentary awareness and linking academic study with practical experience. He expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Egyptian House of Representatives and its Speaker, Counselor Hisham Badawi, for their warm reception and strong support, which contributed to the success of the visit. He affirmed that such activities play a vital role in preparing a generation that is aware of national issues and capable of active participation in public life.