Concerted preparations being made to restart universities in Tigray region

Addis Ababa, February 8, 2023 (FBC) – The FDRE Ministry of Education has confirmed that necessary preparations are being made to restart universities in the Tigray region.

According to Amelework Hizqiel, Executive Director of Public Relations and Communication at the Ministry, following the peace agreement, efforts are being made to restart education in higher education institutions in the region.

Hence, first a team of experts and then a five-member management team went to higher education institutions in the region to conduct a damage survey.

The delegates stated that they consulted with the officials of Mekele, Axum, Adigrat and Raya universities on the conditions to return to work immediately.

She said that a survey on the general situation of Mekele, Axum, Adigrat and Raya universities was presented and discussed by the leaders and members of the universities.

In an exclusive interview with Fana Broadcasting Corporate’s Melaku Gedif, stated that the Main Committee has been directed to provide continuous monitoring and support until the universities are restored to their full capacity.

Amelework also confirmed that the universities have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Education on how they will be put to work in the future.