Omdurman Islamic University (OIU) completed its end of semester examinations that were hosted by Islamic Call University College (ICUC) for a period of one month for Sudanese students who were displaced by the ongoing civil war in the Sudan. The examinations were conducted between 18th January – 18th February, 2025.
The concluded examinations were held in the most difficult conditions for OIU administration, students and parents. The examinations were organised in more than 16 centres within the Sudan and abroad, in consideration of the students future amidst the mounting challenges emanating from the war.
Inspite of the challenges, the OIU administration, staff and students managed to successfully demonstrate their administrative prowess, amidst the difficult conditions and brought together displaced students in Uganda, to sit for the examinations. As a result, more than 65 students from 17 faculties registered and were duly examined.
In appreciation of ICUC’s contribution, the officer in charge of the Uganda Examination Centre, Dr Madiha Mahdi, together with the examination team led by Dr Khalid extended certificates to the Vice Chancellor, Dr Abdallah Idris, the Academic Registrar, Mr Saleh Ahmed Suwed and the Director of International Relations, Dr Adnan Ali Adikata. The award ceremony was attended by majority of the examiners, students and ICUC staff, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr Muhamed Sendagi.
Dr Madiha, appreciated the role of the ICUC towards the success of the examinations. She intimated that the Omdurman Islamic University administration, staff and students had lost hope prior to the ICUC solace. Dr Madiha indicated that ICUC’s hospitality is a proof of true broatherhood that exists between the people of Uganda and Sudan.
On his part, the Vice Chancellor, Dr Abdallah Idris welcomed the Sudanese brothers and sisters to Uganda and ICUC specifically. He assured the team that they should always feel at home while at ICUC. The VC reiterated ICUC’s support to the university and apologised for whatever shortcomings.