Certificate Presentation Ceremony for Mukhtars Academy Held at Our University

Certificate Presentation Ceremony for Mukhtars Academy Held at Our University

The Mukhtars Academy, organized in cooperation between the Kilis Governorship and our University, concluded with a Certificate Presentation Ceremony following the completion of its training program. The closing ceremony of the initiative, which aimed to enhance the knowledge and competencies of mukhtars, improve the effectiveness of public services, and strengthen interinstitutional cooperation, was attended by Kilis Governor Ömer Kalaylı, our Rector Prof. Dr. Zekeriya Akman, protocol members, academics, and mukhtars.

The ceremony began with a moment of silence and the singing of the Turkish National Anthem, followed by speeches delivered by Mehmet Karakuş, President of the Kilis Mukhtars Association; our Rector, Prof. Dr. Zekeriya Akman; and Kilis Governor Ömer Kalaylı. In his speech, Karakuş expressed his appreciation to the Kilis Governorship and our University for organizing the Mukhtars Academy.

Rector Akman emphasized that mukhtars serve as an important bridge between the state and citizens, highlighting the significance of knowledge, experience, and interinstitutional coordination in the effective delivery of local public services. Expressing his belief that the Mukhtars Academy would contribute to improving local governance practices and enhancing the quality of public services, Akman reaffirmed the University's commitment to making its academic expertise and resources available for the benefit of the city.

Kilis Governor Ömer Kalaylı highlighted the vital responsibilities of mukhtars in conveying the needs and requests of residents in neighborhoods and villages to public institutions. He also emphasized the importance of the training sessions offered through the Mukhtars Academy in improving local public services.

Following the speeches, certificates were presented to the mukhtars who successfully completed the Academy's training program and to the academics who contributed to the educational activities.

Reflecting the cooperation between public institutions and the University in providing training opportunities for local governance representatives, the Mukhtars Academy Certificate Presentation Ceremony concluded with a commemorative group photograph.