55 Chagai students awarded scholarships

Quetta witnessed a celebration of academic achievement as the Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) honored 55 students from Chagai district for receiving fully-funded scholarships to pursue the Foundation Programme at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Sukkur. The ceremony took place at the Reko Diq project site, drawing student participants, parents, community representatives, and officials from RDMC.

The event marked the second cohort of the RDMC Scholarship Programme, an initiative designed to bolster the academic abilities of intermediate students from Chagai, ultimately preparing them for entry into esteemed universities nationwide. Ryan Mitchell, general manager of the Reko Diq project, extended heartfelt congratulations to the scholarship recipients, urging them to embrace the responsibility that comes with such an opportunity.

He emphasized that their success would not only mark a personal triumph but also contribute to the advancement and prosperity of their communities and the broader region.

Stephen Herb, RDMC's sustainability manager, underscored the critical role of education in fostering resilient communities. He noted that each scholar had earned their place through unwavering dedication and hard work, bolstered by the support of their families and communities that firmly believe in the transformative power of education.

Hanno Staden, head of human resources at RDMC, and Essa Tahir, lead of the community investment team, highlighted that the Reko Diq Scholarship Programme represents an investment in the potential and future of Chagai's youth. This program stands as a testament to the company's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a brighter future for the youth of Chagai.