GORONTALO – Through postgraduate, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo gave the title doctor honoris causa to Ary Mochtar Pedju, M.Arch from Gorontalo, Monday (February 4th). The title given to him is Doctor honoris causa (Dr. HC) to science education and Technology.

In the process giving the title Doctor honoris causa, it was given when the senate meeting on conferment of doctor honoris causa which was led by Rector UNG Prof. Syamsu Qamar Badu, M.Pd with member of senate university.

UNG Rector UNG Rector Prof. Syamsu Qamar Badu, M.Pd, said that by giving that title is one of the respect and appreciation of UNG above his dedication to science development. Furthermore, although Ary Mochtar Pedju, M.Arch is an aged man, he did consistence in developing science and technology.

“Even though the aged man, he never lacked the energy to discuss science and technology and that is how made him fabulous. By his contribution made him competent to accept the title of honoris causa.” Said by Prof. Shamsu.

By giving the title, Prof. Syamsu said that it became a proud moment for UNG, it is because this is the first time in the history of UNG giving a honoris causa to one of society. "On Accreditation, UNG has competent and fulfilled the requirements to grant the title". In order to this moment become a proud moment for all of us.

Meanwhile, Vice government province of Gorontalo Dr. Drs. Idris Rahim, MM, measure the giving the title to Ary Mochtar Pedju, M.Arch is absolutely worthy because of his contribution in Science and Technology.

“The highest appreciation to Mr.Ary Mochtar Pedju, M.Arch about the contribution in science and technology; in education, the experience and also his work. Besides that, Ary Mochtar Pedju, M.Arch and family are doing a charity to share their wealth to UNG during the time of Accreditation of UNG.” Said by Dr. Idris.

The audience of the meeting were members of the senate, all of the heads in the UNG environment, members of the DPR and DPD RI and the others.