Secretary Information and College Education, Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, on Tuesday visited Nazareth College Hyderabad and inaugurated the new section of the BS English Literature program. Memon’s visit demonstrates the provincial government’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing the educational infrastructure, especially after the devastating floods of 2022.
During his visit to the college, Secretary Memon inspected various facilities, including laboratories and the library, and met with faculty and students. He praised the commendable performance of the college administration, while also participating in the Allama Iqbal Day celebrations, where students presented performances inspired by Iqbal’s poetry.
In his address, Memon highlighted the significant damage caused to the education sector by last year’s floods. He assured the audience that the Sindh government is actively working to rectify the situation, focusing on improving educational standards and resources. Memon emphasized the importance of aligning with the rapid advancements in information technology and artificial intelligence, and encouraged students to embrace these fields.
The Secretary pledged to address the shortage of teachers, improve salary structures, and strengthen inter-collegiate collaboration. He stressed that the government’s priority is to elevate science and IT education to prepare students for future challenges.
Principal Professor Dr. Saeeda Parveen Memon also addressed the gathering, shedding light on the college’s strong academic history and recent achievements. She mentioned that the newly launched BS English program has already enrolled 60 students and highlighted the institution’s successes in recent board examinations.
Dr. Saeeda Parveen shared plans for the college’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations and acknowledged the current shortage of teachers in specific departments, expressing optimism about forthcoming solutions.
The event was attended by key officials, including DG College Education Dr. Naveed Al-Barbar Siddiqui and Regional Director College Education Mustafa Kamal Pathan. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of commemorative shields to Secretary Memon, while he distributed awards to teachers and students for their outstanding performance in the board examinations.