Event : 23 October 2025
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, a delegation from Ibn Tofail University convened at the headquarters of DICASTAL for a strategic meeting with members of the AFZIA office. The delegation was led by Professor Mohamed Ebn Touhami, Interim President of Ibn Tofail University, and included representatives of key AFZIA bodies, notably the Presidents of the Human Resources and Skills Development Commission and the Promotion and Communication Commission. This high-level meeting underscored the shared interest of both institutions in strengthening institutional dialogue and exploring avenues for sustainable collaboration.
The discussions focused on identifying concrete opportunities for cooperation between Ibn Tofail University and AFZIA, with particular emphasis on the establishment of a comprehensive partnership convention spanning multiple domains. Central areas of interest included skills development, the enhancement of student employability, and the active involvement of the corporate sector in joint academic and professional initiatives. Participants highlighted the importance of aligning academic programs with labor market needs and leveraging institutional expertise to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
This engagement reflects the commitment of both organizations to building a robust and structured partnership framework that supports professional growth and educational advancement. By fostering closer ties between academia and industry, the proposed collaboration aims to contribute to workforce readiness, innovation, and long-term socio-economic development. The meeting thus marks a significant step toward reinforcing synergies between higher education institutions and professional organizations in pursuit of shared strategic objectives.