Professor Wawan Wahyuddin Calls on Local Government to Collaborate in Easing the Burden of Education Costs

(INDONESIAN VERSION) Prof Wawan Wahyuddin, the Rector of the Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin State Islamic University (UIN SMH) in Banten, has urged all Regents, Mayors, and Governors to come together in an effort to alleviate the burden of education costs through the Regional Budget (APBD). In a passionate statement, Prof Wawan emphasized that education is an investment in the future that requires serious attention from all policymakers at the district and city levels.

Prof Wawan’s statement reflects an awareness of the importance of affordable access to education for all segments of society. He views collaboration between local governments and educational institutions as the key to achieving this goal. In this context, allocating a sufficient budget for education is of paramount importance.

“For students,” he added, “I hope they become problem solvers, not contributors to issues in these challenging times.”

This statement underscores the significance of education as a means to nurture future leaders capable of addressing social and economic challenges.

Prof Wawan encouraging all policymakers and students to work together in building a brighter and more inclusive future through investment in education. His statement serves as a wake-up call to the importance of collaboration in advancing the education sector in Indonesia.