An oath taking ceremony of members of Officers Welfare Association (OWA) of the International Islamic University Islamabad was held here at new campus of the university.
Ali Nawaz Awan, Special Assistant to the Premier on CDA Affairs administered the oath on the occasion.The oath taking ceremony was also attended by IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, IIUI President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Vice Presidents of university and the officers community.
Addressing the ceremony, Ali Nawaz Awan emphasized on capacity building terming it vital for the country’s progress. He maintained the universities are the imperative hubs of learning which may lead country towards success and prosperity by nurturing young minds with a balanced approach. He hailed the role of IIUI in service of society and also felicitated the new members of OWA while urging them to remain devoted for the progress of institution.
Rector IIUI said university is offering remarkable services in inter-faith and inter-sect harmony not only in Pakistan but beyond the boundaries. Dr. Masoom said IIUI is one of fastest growing universities in Pakistan grabbing more and more students every year. Rector IIUI hoped that all the elected members would deliver their associated role up-to their best. He also lauded the role of officers of the university in reforming and development of the university and assured to provide all possible support for the welfare and improvement.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh emphasized that officers had a vital role in disseminating and spreading knowledge in the society because they were dealing with the management of the affairs of an important hub of knowledge. IIUI President told on the occasion that IIUI has top agenda to facilitate its officials, while he termed them as a backbone for the varsity progress.
In his speech, President IIUI vowed that efforts for the development of the officers’ community and university will remain continue. He also urged the officers to take forward the mission of university and work hard day and night to bring the university in front line amongst the international institutions.
The ceremony was also addressed by Syed Asif Kamal, President OWA who vowed to keep university progress as top agenda as OWA leader. He also said that university administration will be provided maximum cooperation in this regard.
Former General Secretary, OWA Rustam Khan also addressed on the occasion. The Executive Body of the OWA included, Asif Kamal as President, Ayaz Ali as Vice President, Nosheen Syed, Vice President Female, Syed Naveed Ehtisham as general secretary, Syed Muhammad Bilal Shah as joint secretary male, Mariam Javed joint secretary female, Meanwhile Arslan Khursheed finance secretary, Ausaf Chaudhary cultural secretary and Nauman Awan as information secretary. While rest of the executive body members included Amir Khan, Adeel Akbar , Nauman Mashal, Dr. Attaur Rehman ,Muhammad Ismail, Rafiqa Nazli, Ali Rafey, Aqeel Ahmad, Dr. Mohsin, Jahanzeb Waqas, Dr. Ayesha Arooj, Shazia Sarwar.
Souvenirs were given to the outgoing officer bearers , while a special shield was also presented to the Chief Guest.