Cultured educationists, the need of the hour - Prof. A.C.L. Ameer

By M.A Phakurdeen, Addalaichenai Gr. Cor.

Prof. A.C.L. Ameer Ali, an Academic of Murdoch University, Western Australia said "University should not merely produce Graduates for the name shake, but should bring up cultured educationists which our country needs at present at the ceremonial launch of a book titled "Poorana Vaalvu" (Complete life) authored by his father Poet Abdul Cader Lebbe at the Arts theatre of the Faculty of Arts and Culture in the Oluvil Campus recently.

The ceremony was organised by the Language Department of the Faculty of Arts Culture and presided over by the Head of the Department Dr. Ramees Abdullah.

The first copy of "Poorana Vaalvu" was released to the Registrar H. Abdul Saththar by Former Head of the Language Department of the University of Peradeniya Prof. M.S.M. Anas followed by other special invitees receiving their copies.

Continuing Prof. Ameer Ali said that at present the students in the Universities are very much concerned only about their Certificates and they are prepared to spend any amount of money for certificates and lease bothered about their education and developing their knowledge.

This state of mind should be changed and the students must take the maximum benefit from the Universities. They should study and engage in research works on contemporary issues utilising the available resources to face the challenges of the present society. In this context he said he would extend all his support to the University if they come forward to establish a library of Research works where he would present his Late father's contributions which are in written forms and the booklets. Undergraduates also must take greater interest in this endeavour and bring some revolutionary changes in their educational systems rather than concentrating traditional old systems. I am now happy not note that South Eastern University has been going forward to achieve this goal moulding the students in such a way to face the challenges of the contemporary issues.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor As-Sheikh A.B.M. Aliyar delivered a lengthy speech on the Author Late Poet Abdul Cader Lebbe touching on his life back ground and how his contributions made an effect to the society.