Fezzan University
The Address of the University President on the Occasion of the 71st Anniversary of the General Scout and Guide Movement in Libya
Thursday, April 17, 2025
● In the speech delivered by Prof. Dr. Mahdi Milad Al-Jadi, President of the University, during the celebration held in the auditorium of the Faculty of Education in Tragan on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the establishment of the General Scout and Guide Movement in Libya yesterday morning, Thursday, April 17, 2025, he stated the following:
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, all praise is due to Allah who taught by the pen, taught man what he did not know, and peace and blessings be upon the most honorable Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (PBUH)، the best at raising generations and instilling principles and values.
● Ladies and gentlemen, scout leaders, cubs, blossoms, and rovers, esteemed guests, peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
● I am pleased and honored, as are all members of Fezzan University, to meet with you this morning. I welcome you with the highest expressions of hospitality on the grounds of one of the educational institutions affiliated with Fezzan University, which is the Faculty of Education in the good city of Tragan, where we all witness the events celebrating the seventy-first anniversary of the launch of the scouting movement in our beloved homeland. This movement has been one of the most important educational pillars in our local community over the past decades and has effectively contributed to building generations capable of giving, taking responsibility, and fulfilling their role in serving the nation and humanity.
● On this day, we do not only review a bright history of activities and programs, but we also commemorate the men and women who believed in a great idea and sought to turn it into a tangible reality. They established camps, trained generations, and passed the torch of scouting from hand to hand until it became today a solid, renewed movement with a national and humanitarian impact that is evident to all.”
Esteemed attendees,
– What distinguishes the scouting movement in our country is not only its discipline or activity but also its renewed spirit that embodies the authenticity of our national identity, its deep connection to the values of our noble religion, the customs of our conservative society, and the aspirations of our people towards a better and promising future. The scout in our country has never been a mere spectator; rather, they have always been an active participant, present in all national and religious occasions, supporting those in need, engaging in awareness and guidance campaigns, and offering a helping hand at all times.
● The scouting movement has kept pace with the transformations and changes that our country has witnessed over the past decades, evolving its tools and curricula to be more aligned with the interests of successive generations and more in tune with modern technologies. Yet, at its core, it has remained focused on shaping individuals who work quietly and sincerely, lead with humility, and live by their values and principles.
● On this occasion, I am pleased to express, as the President of Fezzan University, our deep pride and appreciation within the academic institution for this extended scouting journey and what it represents as an effective educational and social partnership.
● Universities have never been isolated from the scouting movement; rather, they are nurturing environments for it, supportive platforms for its activities, and motivators for its mission. We have observed the profound positive impact of the scouting movement in the lives of our students and all our affiliates, as it has provided them with a space to refine their personalities, develop skills, instill leadership and community values, in addition to enhancing national belonging and the spirit of volunteering and teamwork.
● Therefore, Fezzan University has initiated a cooperation agreement with the Murzuq Scout and Guide Commission to establish a strong and effective partnership for serving the local community, achieving the visions, messages, and common goals of both parties. At Fezzan University, we believe that true education extends beyond the classroom and into every educational space. Thus, we value the active partnership with the scouting movement and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to support its activities, embrace its initiatives, and encourage our students to engage in them, as they have a direct positive impact on shaping a balanced, responsible, and active university student's character within their community.
● In conclusion, on this occasion, we must take a moment of loyalty and appreciation for all the pioneers who established this movement, for all the leaders who have tirelessly continued their work day and night, and for all the institutions that have supported and embraced this journey. I say to the sons and daughters of the scouting movement: you are the extension, you are the hope, you are the ones who will carry the torch to a better tomorrow and future for this country, Allah willing.
● Finally,
I welcome you once again and wish you a pleasant stay, and may your gathering be filled with success and achievement.
● Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
● Prof. Mahdi Milad Al-Jadi: President of Fezzan University.
