KOYA | University Media

Campus Visit and Council Concurrence

During an official visit to the city of Koya coinciding with the 23rd anniversary of the founding of Koya University by late President Mam Jalal, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, His Excellency Qubad Talabani, convened a formal meeting with the President and members of the University Council. The session reviewed academic progress, scientific milestones, and institutional procedures driving campus ecological sustainability.

Presidential Address and Strategic Deliverables

Opening the meeting, the President of Koya University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, warmly received the Deputy Prime Minister, expressing deep appreciation for his enduring patronship. Outlining the ongoing execution of the Koya University Strategic Plan (2023–2027) alongside the "Green University Initiative," Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana stated: 

"At Koya University, we steadfastly uphold the enlightenment and nation-building mission laid down by our founder, late President Mam Jalal. Today, supported by your continuous backing and guided by our strategic roadmap, we have successfully aligned scientific research with community development, implemented clean energy transitions, and transformed our campus into a premier benchmark for green, sustainable universities across Kurdistan and the wider region."

Commendation by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani

In turn, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani commended the presidency and the University Council for the significant transformations and measurable progress achieved across all operational spheres, stating:

"It is a source of immense pride to witness Koya University evolve beyond traditional academia into a vanguard institution driving environmental consciousness, scholarly innovation, and youth entrepreneurship. This structural ecological transition and uncompromising dedication to the Green Campus model demonstrate that the founding vision of late President Mam Jalal remains in dedicated, capable hands. Koya University has established an institutional precedent that academic institutions across Kurdistan should aspire to emulate."

National Benchmark for Climate Action

Concluding his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Talabani emphasized that Koya University's targeted climate interventions—including carbon footprint reduction, the introduction of electric buses, and renewable energy adoption—extend beyond internal achievements. He affirmed that these initiatives constitute an active national contribution toward mitigating climate change across the Kurdistan Region while preparing a conscious, capable generation for the future.