Mogadishu University’s student union elects new leadership
Mogadishu University student election commission announced the results of the student body elections shortly after polls held on Monday in Main campus yaqshid.
Eight candidates from different faculties were running for four positions: president, vice president, chairperson of executive body and deputy chair.
After student Council representatives cast their ballots, the results were released by Dr.Mohamed Nasir who presided over student election commission, reading out the elected members in a brief ceremony held in the main campus.
Mohamed Mahad, a third year student majoring in economics was elected as president of Mogadishu University’s Student union to serve for the next academic year 2022-2023.
Mohamed Mahad garnered 32 votes against his rival Abdullahi Osman who got 14.
“I am happy to be part of this transformation that is taking place at Mogadishu University” Mahad said shortly after his victory was announced by the election commission.
On the other hand, Mohamed Mahad as the new leader of Mogadishu University’s Student Union appreciated members of the Union who elected him and promised to create new chapter and interlinkage among students.
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
MU president Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal who received the victorious team had sent his congratulations to the elected leaders of the student union.
My compliments to you for being elected as new leaders of the student union after nearly 25 years of existence MU president said.
In congratulating the new team on their recent election, the student affairs director Mr. Muse Ahmed stated that “we are indeed delighted to have this council on board and the new President and Chair of Council, we are ready to support Mr. Mohamed as president of the student union in his new role”.
Importance of the student election
Muse added that the student union is important for building up student leadership and helps students build skills that can bring to future career opportunities, underlining that formation of the student union at MU is long awaited.
Student representatives generally serve for a period of one year from 22 March to February.
