University of Wah (UW) and the Federal Government Educational Institutions (C/G) Directorate (FGEI), Regional Office, Wah Cantt, signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen academic collaboration, professional development, and access to higher education on 02 November 2026.
The signing ceremony was attended by Col. Abdul Wali, Regional Director, FGEI, and Major Nisar Ahmad, GSO-II. The University was represented by senior officials, including Brig. Shajee Ullah Quadri Ameem (Retd), Registrar, Prof. Dr. Uzma Ghazanfar, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Dr. Shaukat Ali, Director, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Syed Imran Rais, Controller of Examinations, Mr. Nazar Malik, Treasurer, and Deputy Director Admissions.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan, Director ORIC, highlighted the significance of the agreement in building academic linkages between the two institutions and in opening up higher education opportunities for FGEI faculty.
Under the MoU, University of Wah will offer the following benefits to eligible FGEI staff and students:
- A 15% tuition fee concession for eligible serving FGEI teaching staff enrolling in MS/MPhil programs
- A 25% tuition fee concession for eligible serving FGEI teaching staff enrolling in PhD programs
- Specialized teacher-training programs
- Evening and weekend classes for working professionals
- Guest lectures for FGEI students
- Guided laboratory visits for FGEI students
Brig Shajee Ullah Quadri Ameem (Retd), Registrar UW, expressed confidence that the partnership would boost admissions and deepen academic engagement between the two institutions, while Col. Abdul Wali noted that the FGEI Main Directorate had appreciated the initiative and encouraged other regions to pursue similar educational collaborations.
The ceremony concluded with the Director ORIC presenting a commemorative souvenir to the Regional Director FGEI, followed by a vote of thanks from the Registrar.
