Adam University opens up in Somaliland

[SomaliThinker]

In it’s latest expansion, Admas University College - one of the pioneer privet higher learning institutions in Ethiopia - opened a new campus in downtown Burao (Burco) which is Somaliland’s second largest city.

 

A ceremony held at Barwaaqo Hotel in central Burao included attendants from all works of life such as civil servants, politicians, aid agencies, students, traditional elders known as Gurti and regional leaders.

 

The university which already had a campus in Hargeisa for the past two years with more than 1200 students enrolled - said it plans to expand its campuses into other Somaliland cities such as Berbera, and Erigavo after Burao.

 

The Chancellor of Admas Hargeisa campus, Mr Ahmed Dahir Mohamed - told reporters and the audience that “we plan to open a new campus which will provide distance learning for all the people in the region - so they can study while they get on with their lives.”

 

 

The Chancellor of Admas Hargeisa campus, Mr Ahmed Dahir Mohamed

Mr Ahmed emphasized the fact that Admas has been successful in Hargeisa and that “they plan to expand it to Berbera, Burao and Erigavo town”.

 

Mr Ahmed thanked the department of Education of Somaliland, who he said share common goal and vision when it comes to education. Mr Ahmed finally stressed that Admas University College plans to collaborate with the Burao University in teaching and research, including staff/student exchange programme.

 

The deputy Education Minister of Togdher region, Mr Hassan Jama - who was also present at the meeting welcomed Admas Universtiy College’s plans to open a campus in Togdher’s regional capital, Burao. “I hope alot of people benefit from this golden opportunity” he said.

 

 

The Chancellor of Admas Hargeisa campus, Mr Ahmed Dahir Mohamed

Among those who spoke at the Admas University College ceremony included the Vice-Chancellor, Mr Murad Zakaria Mohamed, and Communication director of Admas, Mr Mohamed Abdirahman.

 

The city of Burao has previously had one other university, the Burao University.

 

Admas University College offers a number of programs which are offered in number of levels: certificate, diploma and degree both in distance and on campus education, Which ever mode of delivery is chosen the curriculum, course material, method of assessment, and achievement certificates (Degree and Diploma) are identical.

 

Admas University has its main campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and it’s second campus in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

 

Source: http://www.SomalilandPress.com

[Ibtisam]

Why is this in the politics section :confused:

 

Is it Ethiopian owned? It is good news, but we needed Somali owned institutions. Particularly as these are private institutions which would make money form the local population. No point making Ethiopia rich.

[Chimera]

Something very fishy about this! Why not open a Admas University in the many regions of Ethiopia that don't have universities? It's like Mogadishu University establishing a branch in Sudan and completely ignoring the rest of Somalia

 

Somaliland has plenty of well established universities that could expand to other cities, it makes no sense to me.

[Jacaylbaro]

It is open for all.

 

It is private, so if they see they could benefit in Burco then they can do it.

 

Another branch will be opened in another place this week ,, stay tuned ,,

[xiinfaniin]

Jac,

 

Did this Ethiopian university build a university building in Burco, or is it just using an adhoc building and naming it university?

[RedSea]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[General Duke]

^^Goodane sidekick go deal with it a mere “huummmmmmmm.” Wont do adeer, its not on that them Ethiopians be opening their Kaffar schools in the holly land.

[RedSea]

Not before I deal with the old wrinkly fart in gorowe first. lol

[General Duke]

^^^lool. Charity starts at home old boy, thus stop the hypocracy, and then we might take you seriously..

[RedSea]

Home seems to be the least problem right now. We can't be worried about some school while criminals are at large. And trust those who applaud for criminals, warlords and corrupt politicians will be weeping when justice prevails. That includes you and JB as well.

[Jacaylbaro]

Originally posted by xiinfaniin:

Jac,

 

Did this Ethiopian university build a university building in Burco, or is it just using an adhoc building and naming it university?

They're just using an adhoc for the moment.

[The Zack]

Is Amaranyaa being taught there also? I would like to enroll for that.

[Jacaylbaro]

Naah ,,,, everything is English sxb.

[The Zack]

Oh ok. They should be bring some Amharic in there, would make it more interesting.

[Jacaylbaro]

Naah ,, NOt allowed sxb. The official languages are Somali, Arabic and English.

 

Amharic can be taught privately as a langugae just like the French and Spanish.