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Education Min. highlights need of skilled, knowledgeable students

Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr. Bader Al-Essa
Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr. Bader Al-Essa
KUWAIT, Sept 24 (KUNA) -- It is imperative for students to hone their skills and acquire much needed know-how, Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr. Bader Al-Essa said on Saturday.
In a speech to mark the start of the new school year which begins Sunday, Al-Essa said that the Ministry of Education is fully prepared to welcome students, adding that ensuring an environment conducive to learning is of paramount significance.
Moreover, he spoke of the need of an education that would contribute to economic and social growth, and one that would mold and create knowledgeable and adept citizens.
The Minister of Education also described education as a tool that promotes such virtues as forgiveness and benevolence. (end) amh.nam