Newgiza University (NGU), headed by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, celebrated the graduation of a new batch of its students, where 571 students across 5 NGU Schools received their bachelor’s degrees, namely the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Business & Finance, and the School of Economics & Politics.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of Newgiza University, and Prof. Lamis Ragab, NGU Vice President, who welcomed a number of distinguished guests, including Dr. Mohamed Awad Taj El-Din, Former Minister of Health and Population and Advisor to Egyptian President for Health and Prevention Affairs, Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab, Former Prime Minister of Egypt and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Newgiza University, Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Former Prime Minister of Egypt and Chairman of the Advisory Council of Newgiza University, as well as H.E. Mr. Gareth Bayley, the British Ambassador to Egypt.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid expressed his joy and pride on that day as he celebrates the graduation of a new batch of NGU students. He described the ceremony as a day of harvest for everyone; for the students, their families, the professors, and NGU staff, expressing his pride as he witnesses NGU graduates being educated, cultured, enlightened, open-minded youth capable of competing globally, regionally, and locally. Prof. Farid made an exciting announcement revealing to the students that their connection with NGU will be further strengthened through the new postgraduate programs that the university will launch soon in partnership with major Egyptian and international universities.
Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab praised the integrated scientific and administrative system of Newgiza University, which was able within a short period of time to put NGU in a prominent position among the region’s top universities. He also announced the major expansion of Newgiza University through the construction of five new buildings to accommodate the increasing number of students applying to NGU, in addition to the completion of construction of the Newgiza University Hospital which will be inaugurated in July and comprises the latest world-class equipments.
H.E. Mr. Gareth Bayley, the British Ambassador to Egypt, expressed his contentment and honor for being hosted once again at NGU describing it as a prestigious university that provides the highest level of British Higher Education in collaboration with top British universities, namely University College London (UCL) and King’s College London (KCL). Moreover, he assured NGU students that they are now equipped with determination and dynamism, modernity and employability which will drive them to achieve the highest levels of success and progress in their lives.
The graduation ceremony this year witnessed an important event for Newgiza University, which is the graduation of the first batch of students from the School of Economics and Politics, with both of its specializations; Economics and Politics, marking a new milestone for NGU towards creating the most competent graduates in prestigious fields who brilliantly exceed the requirements of the local and international labor markets.
