Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete Monday granted a charter to the Aga Khan University, making it the first foreign-based institution to get the document.
President Kikwete handed the certificate to His Highness the Aga Khan at a ceremony held at State House in Dar es Salaam.
The Head of State said that for years, the Government of Tanzania had enjoyed cordial relationship with the Aga Khan Foundation—the body that runs the varsity and other Aga Khan projects in the country—but added that there was room to do more for mutual benefit.
The granting of the charter, he said, opened a new chapter in furthering the efforts made by the Aga Khan Foundation and the Government of Tanzania to improve the lives of all Tanzanians.
However, he stressed that the charter was not just dished out to the institution, but was a well-deserved achievement.
“We have granted this charter because of the confidence we have in the Aga Khan University,” he said
“I have no doubt that the university will rise to the expectations of all of us,” he added.
The Aga Khan said the event was of immense importance to the university.
via africareview.com.
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