As part of an extensive field visit to assess the technical and vocational education sector in southern Libya, the Minister of Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Faraj Khalil Salem, chaired an expanded meeting in the city of Sebha to discuss the challenges facing technical and vocational educational institutions and to develop practical solutions to address them.
The meeting was held as part of an official working visit by a high-level government delegation to Sebha to inspect public service and security conditions and follow up on the needs of cities and communities across southern Libya. Upon his arrival in the city, the Minister held a broad and direct meeting with representatives of educational and training institutions affiliated with the Ministry in the southern region.
The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying the Minister, which included a number of directors of departments and offices at the Ministry:
- Mr. Jibril Al-Maadani, Advisor and Director of the Minister’s Office.
- Dr. Nasser Al-Aqouri, Director of the Technical Colleges Department.
- Dr. Mohammed Abu Ras, Director of the Higher Technical Institutes Department.
- Eng. Younis Al-Warfalli, Director of the Intermediate Technical Institutes Department.
- Eng. Mustafa Sati, Director of the Media and Communications Office.
The meeting was also attended by deans of technical colleges, directors of higher technical institutes, and directors of offices and intermediate technical institutes across the southern region.
The meeting was dedicated to a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the various obstacles and challenges affecting the educational and training process, as well as to identifying the urgent needs of technical and vocational institutions in the region.
At the beginning of the discussions, the Minister and the relevant Ministry departments listened to comprehensive reports and contributions presented by representatives from different areas of southern Libya. These covered a wide geographical area, including Al-Shati, Sebha, Hun, Bent Bayya, Umm Al-Aranib, Wadi Ataba, Ubari, Idri, Al-Gharifa, Al-Zawiya, Germa, and Wadi Al-Ajal.
The discussions focused on several key areas:
- Infrastructure and Equipment:
Assessing the condition of existing buildings and examining the needs of laboratories and training workshops for modern equipment and technologies that meet contemporary requirements and keep pace with technological developments. - Human Resources and Training Staff:
Discussing ways to address shortages of faculty members, trainers, and teaching assistants, as well as activating professional development and training programs to improve the skills and capabilities of existing staff. - Administrative and Operational Matters:
Identifying the administrative and financial obstacles facing these institutions and developing flexible mechanisms to overcome them, thereby ensuring the continuity and efficiency of educational services.
The meeting resulted in agreement on a number of issues, recommendations, and urgent implementation measures, which will be followed up by the directors of the relevant departments at the Ministry.
This initiative comes under the directives and with the support of Prime Minister Dr. Osama Hammad and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar.
It also reflects the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education’s strategy to bridge the development gap among the various regions of Libya and to enhance the quality and outcomes of technical and vocational education, enabling it to serve as a genuine contributor to the labor market and sustainable development throughout the country.
