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Jigjiga University signed a partnership agreement on FAITH

Jigjiga University signed a partnership agreement on FAITH (Fit, Adjust, Innovative, Trendy, and Holistic) project funded by EU with the coordinating unit of this project, Kotobe University of Education.

The President of Jigjiga University Dr. Beshir Abdullahi, has signed the agreement with the observation of JJU-FAITH Appointed Representative Zufan Gebrehiwet Hagos (Ass’t. Prof).

Participants from Wolaita Sodo University, Ministry of Education, Kotebe University of Education and Jigjiga University, were attended the signing ceremony.

The overall objective of this partnership will be focused on capacity building in higher education and enhancing employability.

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KUE signs the FAITH-Project Partnership Agreement

Kotebe University of Education (KUE), the coordinator of the FAITH-Project funded by the EU, signed a project contract agreement with the other project participants.
The signatories of the agreement include Kotebe University of Education, the Ministry of Education, Jigjiga University, and Wolaita Sodo University. In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, the President of KUE, noted that all partners of the project should put their utmost effort into the effective and efficient utilization of the project’s finance. Dr. Berhanemeskel also stressed that the presidents and leaders of the participating institutions are mainly responsible for sporadically ensuring the implementation of the project.
Dr. Ephrem Tekle, the team leader of the FAITH Project, highlighted that the partnership agreement was meant to place a fertile ground and a smooth platform to run the project and make it fruitful. Dr Ephrem further explained that the partnership agreement was developed within the framework of the EU’s mother document which the overall project activities are governed by.
Finally, it was learned that all partners emphasized the need for commitment, responsibility, and accountability for the successful accomplishment of such a big project which certainly strengthens the partnership and builds strong relationships among the project participants which would in turn enhance ties with donors like the EU.
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