Hosted and sponsored by the University President, Professor Dr. Mohamed Saad Ambarek, the National Unity Hall held an extraordinary assembly yesterday morning, Sunday, May 24th. This meeting stood out for its profound purpose, perfectly reflecting LIMU’s foundational ethos: fostering a culture of profound appreciation for those who genuinely cherished this nation and demonstrated unwavering loyalty, ensuring their legacy endures.

Indeed, who could be more deserving of honor than today’s distinguished guests at LIMU? These educational pioneers carried the torch of enlightenment through the most challenging eras. Today, we gather in their presence much like students of the past, listening and gaining wisdom. Sitting beside them, we revisit history, awaken old memories, and revive crucial historical chapters that deserve to be brought to light. Alongside the Supreme Organizing Committee for the “Icons of My Homeland” initiative (4th Edition), a dynamic brainstorming session took place with a select group of academic veterans from the fifties and sixties.
The esteemed attendees included:
Prof. Salma Abdelnabi.
Prof. Sharifa Mohamed Al-Zawawi.
Prof. Hawa Hussein Al-Warfali.
Prof. Nouriya Ahmed Al-Sharif.
Prof. Khadija Abdelhadi Eftaita.
Prof. Issa Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Zughaid.
Prof. Saleh Al-Barki.
Prof. Ali Mohamed Al-Shoumani.
Prof. Saleh Al-Darbak.

In his warm opening remarks, the University President extended a heartfelt welcome to LIMU’s venerable guests, praising their attendance and celebrating their historic dedication. He reaffirmed that honoring these foundational educators is both a moral and civic obligation. This initiative sits at the very heart of LIMU’s long-standing vision to spotlight the historical impact of those who built the nation during its toughest periods, serving as an enduring inspiration for future generations.

Additionally, the organizing committee delivered an opening address through its chair, Prof. Najeeba Asteeta, who thanked the veterans for coming. She noted that their involvement serves as the bedrock for safeguarding Libya’s educational heritage and driving this national initiative forward.
The participants shared their personal and professional journeys during that pivotal period in Libyan history. The dialogue revealed that these pioneers retain an astonishingly sharp memory, vividly reconstructing the school environments, academic curricula, and the unique teacher-student dynamics of their time.

A particularly captivating highlight was an insightful contribution by Prof. Saleh Al-Darbak, who shared a wealth of precise historical facts and anecdotes absent from standard official records. The other esteemed educators joined in, offering an abundance of exclusive recollections. This created an atmosphere of deep harmony, leaving the university staff incredibly proud to be the team tasked with listening to and preserving these invaluable intellectual treasures.
The honored pioneers expressed immense delight with this heartfelt, historic reunion, which was steeped in noble ideals. The event truly touched their spirits, reassuring them that their lifelong hard work was not forgotten and that their efforts remain etched in the country’s history. Grateful to LIMU for this nostalgic gesture, they felt validated that their contributions are still highly valued, expressing great enthusiasm to help document this historical legacy.

The assembly concluded with the following directives:
1. Promptly transcribe and catalog all verbal accounts and insights shared during the session for the official project repository.
2. Maintain active channels of communication with educational pioneers both within and beyond Benghazi to fill remaining historical gaps.
3. Develop educational media by converting these first-hand accounts into written and visual documentaries to be shared with today’s youth via LIMU’s digital channels.