University of Blida2 Commemorates the 72nd Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Liberation Revolution, Stressing « Building the Human Being » and Embedding Citizenship on Campus

The University of Blida 2 commemorated today the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the glorious Liberation Revolution, in an official ceremony attended by members of the revolutionary family and civil and military authorities, led by the Wali of Blida, Mr. Jamal Eddine Haschache, alongside faculty, staff, and students, in an atmosphere marked by remembrance of the martyrs’ sacrifices and the values of November.

In his address, Rector Professor Bachir Ameur stressed that the First of November is * »not merely an anniversary in which we recall the heroism of the martyrs and the sacrifices of the Mujahideen, but a renewed message to generations and a moral and historical covenant linking the present to the past. » He explained that nations « are not built by sacrifice alone, but are safeguarded through knowledge, work, sincerity, and the bearing of responsibility, » asking how the legacy of November can be translated into daily practice, and how love of country can become a firmly rooted value in conduct rather than a slogan repeated on occasions.

Professor Ameur affirmed that the Algerian university is « an institution for shaping the human being, forming awareness, and building a balanced national character, » and not merely a space for transmitting knowledge and awarding degrees, stressing that the university we aspire to is one that graduates « responsible citizens who understand that their rights go hand in hand with their duties. » In this context, he identified five levels for embedding citizenship within the university: strengthening awareness of national identity and historical memory; education in the values of citizenship, respect for the law, and acceptance of difference; making science, research, and innovation tools in the service of development; encouraging a spirit of responsibility and initiative among students; and consolidating university work ethics based on integrity and sincerity.

For his part, the Wali, Mr. Jamal Eddine Haschache, delivered an address that began with a prayer for the souls of the martyrs, affirming that 1 November 1954 remains a defining milestone in Algeria’s history, and that loyalty to the sacrifices of the revolutionary generation requires holding fast to its values and continuing the march of construction and development. He recalled the President of the Republic’s directives to safeguard, protect, and embed national memory in the consciousness of generations, as a pillar of national sovereignty and a safeguard for the New Algeria.

In this regard, the Wali drew on the words of the poet of the Revolution, Moufdi Zakaria, and on the content of the national anthem, evoking the meanings of sacrifice, covenant, and loyalty to the martyrs, noting that these words still encapsulate the spirit of the Liberation Revolution and its noble values, foremost among them faith in the homeland and sacrifice for its sake. He called on all actors, particularly the university community and youth, to show a spirit of responsibility and diligent work, and to fortify the nation with knowledge, learning, and awareness, in a manner befitting the magnitude of the martyrs’ sacrifices and Algeria’s standing.

The programme also included a historical lecture by Professor Mohamed Cherif Sidi Moussa, who was recently awarded a high honour by the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research and of Mujahideen and Rights Holders in recognition of his contributions to national history. On this occasion, he presented a historical reading of the significance and dimensions of 1 November.

At the close of the ceremony, the professors promoted to the rank of Full Professor in the 54th session were honoured, in recognition of their scientific and academic careers and their contribution to serving the university and scientific research.