Kalyobiya Governor and Benha University President Honored Former University Leaders

Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Kalyobiya, and Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, jointly honored former university presidents during Kalyobiya Governorate's 157th National Day Celebration. The event was held on August 31, 2025, at Qasr Mohamed Ali in Shubra El-Kheima.
Event Highlights:
• Attendees:
• Ministers, governors, security and executive leaders.
• University officials, members of the House of Representatives and Senate.
• Honored Former Presidents:
i. Prof. Gamal Sossa
ii. Prof. Gamal El-Saeed
iii. Prof. El-Sayed El-Qady
iv. Prof. Ali Shams El-Din
v. Prof. Safwat Zahran
vi. The late Prof. Hossam El-Din El-Attar (posthumously recognized)
Speeches:
1. Gov. Ayman Attia:
• Praised Benha University as a "pillar of expertise" supporting the governorate's development in education, research, and community service.
• Highlighted the university's role in advancing Egypt's Sustainable Development Vision 2030.
2. Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy:
• Expressed pride in honoring former presidents as "architects of the university's legacy".
• Acknowledged their contributions to elevating Benha University's academic and research standing.
Strategic Context:
• Legacy Recognition: The ceremony underscored the importance of institutional memory in driving Egypt's higher education reforms.
• National Alignment: Reflects the state's focus on honoring academic leaders as part of broader efforts to strengthen Egypt's knowledge economy.
Venue Significance:
Qasr Mohamed Ali, a historic palace in Shubra El-Kheima, symbolized the fusion of Egypt's rich heritage with modern educational ambitions.