Mogadishu University Receives Support fund from the American Government

On Tuesday November 9th 2004, Mr. Michael P. Zorick, the United States First Secretary for Somalia Affairs presently based at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya handed over a check for the amount of $23,277 to Mr. Hussein Iman, the Director of Programs at Mogadishu University. These funds were awarded to Mogadishu University so it can purchase the much needed materials such as books and computers for its library. The handing over of these modest funds is part of a renewed commitment from the part of the United States Government to re-engage in the overall developmental programs in Somalia.

Mr. Zorick and his office have recently been active in the Somali reconciliation process as well as the activities of the civil society organizations in which Mogadishu University plays a leading role. This is an attempt from the part of the United States Government to encourage active organizations in the fields of education and research to train and produce the highly desired labor force required in this rebuilding stage of Somalia's post civil war period.

In his capacity as the Director of Programs and Public Relations, Mr. Hussein Iman showed his gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Zorick, the United States First Secretary for Somalia and he re-assured him that MU is committed to cooperating with the American Government and agencies in providing services in the field of education and research. Also, Mr. Iman reiterated the University's dedication in working towards improved educational programs for its students as well as the public at large.