On 15 February 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, went to Jijel to undertake a working and inspection visit to the “Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia” University. He was received by the Wali of Jijel, accompanied by the President of the People’s Assembly, and the secretary general of the Province, in the presence of security and military authorities, local authorities and elected officials.
Mr. Kamel Baddari began his visit by listening to presentation given by the Rector of the University, followed by a visit to the University’s exhibition of innovative projects and economic enterprises, where he stated that the University of Jijel is in the process of fulfilling one of the commitments of the President of the Republic, by strengthening its economic position through the transformation of the students and researchers’ projects into viable and marketable products, thus creating wealth. He stressed that the University of Jijel has succeeded in creating 37 micro-enterprises and two students’ start-ups, making it highly involved in the development of the local economy, by creating jobs and wealth, two indicators that, according to him, will make it possible to turn Algeria into an emerging country by 2027.
During his visit, the minister learned about the progress of the seventh training session for innovative project holders, presided over the ceremony for the granting of five (05) financing decisions, and laid the foundation stone for the construction of ten (10) scientific research laboratories at the Tassoust university scientific hub. He inaugurated, also, the audiovisual studio of the Information and Communication Department at the same hub, and visited the teaching laboratories in the annex of the Faculty of Medicine.
During a press conference held on the margins of this visit, the Minister stated that the State’s current efforts are directed towards providing high-quality education in all disciplines. This endeavour will be a “passport” for students, facilitating their acquisition of science and knowledge, thereby easing their integration into professional life. The Minister stressed the importance of investing in human capital in order to reap long-term benefits. This initiative is set to be the banner of the year 2027, symbolizing the commitment to improving the quality of education.