Prof. Mohamed Hussein:

We are committed to a strategic partnership with executive authorities and the General Authority for Adult Education

The university has contributed to eradicating illiteracy for 208,000 citizens and ranked first among Egyptian universities in four cycles

2,000 employees within the state’s administrative structure have obtained digital literacy certificates from Tanta University

Tanta University organized today a coordination meeting with the General Authority for Adult Education, attended by Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University; Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Counselor Mohamed Attia, General Supervisor of the Executive Authority of the General Authority for Adult Education; Prof. Yasser El-Garf, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce; Prof. Ahmed El-Araby, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Eng. Nasser Hassan Ismail, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Director of the Gharbia Directorate of Education; Hosna Ahmed Ibrahim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Solidarity in Gharbia; Prof. Samah Abu Zahra, Chairperson of Noor Misr Charity Association; Prof. Alaa Helwish, Executive Director of the Central Sustainable Training Center; Prof. Walid Samir, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education and University Literacy Coordinator; Mohamed Abu El-Nabayel, Director of the Authority’s Branch in Gharbia Governorate; in addition to a number of literacy supervisors from various faculties.

In his address, Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of Tanta University, expressed his pride in the university’s leadership and advanced ranking in this vital national file, affirming that the university mobilizes all its capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to the General Authority for Adult Education in Gharbia Governorate. He emphasized that this achievement reflects the collective efforts of the university’s faculties, praising the pivotal role played by students in combating illiteracy, noting that their contribution represents the main driving force behind this success and embodies a strong sense of social responsibility toward the nation.

Prof. Hussein further explained that the university’s strategy places a primary focus on digital literacy, in alignment with the state’s comprehensive digital transformation plan. He stressed that these efforts are consistent with the presidential initiative “A New Beginning for Building the Egyptian Citizen,” which aims to integrate state institutions to provide a quality of life worthy of Egyptian citizens. He also commended the full support provided by the General Authority for Adult Education in overcoming all obstacles.

Prof. Mohamed Hussein also praised the significant efforts exerted by Prof. Mahmoud Selim, Vice President for Community Service, affirming that community engagement represents a national responsibility shared by all university faculties. He revealed that the university has begun establishing specialized centers to measure societal impact, aiming to produce accurate scientific reports and studies assessing the effectiveness of university initiatives, thereby providing decision-makers with realistic data to enhance service efficiency for citizens.

In the same context, Prof. Mahmoud Selim delivered a comprehensive presentation entitled “From Planning to Achievement: Tanta University’s Contribution to the National Strategy – Egypt Without Illiteracy.” He reviewed the key milestones that led the university to this achievement, emphasizing that securing first place in four cycles (July 2021, July 2022, October 2023, and October 2025) was not coincidental, but rather the result of carefully designed plans and exceptional efforts across all sectors.

He noted that the university has contributed to eradicating illiteracy for approximately 208,000 citizens over recent years. Prof. Selim explained that the Community Service Sector’s ambition has extended beyond traditional literacy since the launch of the Digital and Technological Literacy Initiative, which includes training citizens on basic technological skills, principles of artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity awareness to protect personal data. He added that 2,000 government administrative employees have received digital literacy certificates through the university’s training centers.

Prof. Mahmoud Selim concluded his presentation by expressing his appreciation for the unlimited support and visionary leadership of Prof. Mohamed Hussein, President of the University, in developing the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector and removing obstacles facing this vital sector. He extended his gratitude to faculty deans, vice deans, literacy supervisors, administrative staff, and students, affirming that this success is the result of collective effort and a true reflection of the university community’s national awareness and responsibility toward society.

For his part, Counselor Mohamed Attia expressed his great pleasure at being hosted by the prestigious Tanta University, extending special thanks to Prof. Mohamed Hussein and Prof. Mahmoud Selim. He praised their continuous efforts, which have made Tanta University’s operational system a model of precision and excellence, emphasizing that the Authority receives unlimited support from the university’s leadership—an essential factor in achieving these exceptional results and surpassing official targets. He also expressed his aspiration to open new horizons of close cooperation with Tanta University, confirming that joint plans are firmly focused on the national goal of declaring Gharbia Governorate free from illiteracy by the end of 2026.

The ceremony witnessed the presentation of the General Authority for Adult Education’s shield to Prof. Mohamed Hussein and Prof. Mahmoud Selim, and the presentation of Tanta University’s shield to Counselor Mohamed Attia and Mohamed Abu El-Nabayel. The event also included honoring the deans and vice deans of the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, and Law; Prof. Alaa Helwish; Prof. Walid Samir; Eng. Nasser Hassan Ismail; Hosna Ahmed Ibrahim; Prof. Aida Abu Al-Soud; as well as faculty coordinators and outstanding students, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim Emara (Faculty of Arts) and Karim Sameh Ismail (Faculty of Commerce). Additionally, a number of Ministry of Social Solidarity employees participating in the Cyber Empowerment Program for Professional Staff, held concurrently with the coordination meeting, were honored.