The Egyptian Azhar Supreme Council has announced the final results of the elections for the Social Fund for Azhar Employees, with over 5,166 employees participating in the voting process. The elections were held to elect new members to the fund's board of directors. The voting process took place at the Complex of Institutes in Madinat Nasr, Cairo. The fund's board is chaired by Dr. Ismail El-Haddad, the Secretary-General of the Azhar Supreme Council.
The elections saw a significant turnout, with 5166 employees casting their votes. This high participation rate reflects the awareness and sense of responsibility among Azhar employees, as well as their eagerness to choose their representatives and monitor the fund's activities. The fund was established in 1991 with the aim of providing an additional financial safety net for employees upon retirement, death, or disability.
The election results showed that the winning candidates were those with the highest number of votes in their respective sections. The winners are: Abdel Hakim Mohamed Hussein, who received 2226 votes in the first section; Ahmed Ismail Melligy Ibrahim, who received 1802 votes in the second section; and Hani Abdel Hamid Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud, who received 1879 votes in the third section.
In the other sections, Mustafa Basyuni Mustafa won a seat with 2924 votes in the fourth section; Taher Yahya Riyad El-Sheikh won with 2069 votes in the fifth section; and Dr. Sayed Ahmed El-Geneidy Ahmed won with 2889 votes in the sixth section. The new board members were elected to manage the social fund, which provides financial support to Azhar employees.
The general assembly, which concluded at 10 pm, approved the election results by absolute majority, confirming the winners as members of the new board of directors. Dr. Ismail El-Haddad announced the adoption of the election results, marking the end of the electoral process.
The Social Fund for Azhar Employees was established by a decision of the Azhar Supreme Council in 1991, under the leadership of the late Imam Sheikh Gad El-Haq. The fund aims to enhance the social welfare and protection of Azhar employees and their families, providing a decent standard of living.
The successful elections reflect the Azhar community's commitment to democratic participation and the importance of the social fund in supporting its members. The new board of directors will oversee the fund's activities, ensuring the continued provision of financial assistance to Azhar employees.
Key points
- Over 5,000 Azhar employees participated in the elections for the social fund board.
- The social fund provides financial support to Azhar employees upon retirement, death, or disability.
- The new board members were elected to manage the fund and ensure its continued provision of financial assistance.
