Eritrea: ‘Indemaso’ Award to outstanding students

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 5, 2022 | 6:58 PM GMT

388 students including 192 females in the Southern Region that scored higher marks in the eighth-grade national examination have been provided ‘Indemaso’ Award.

At the ceremony held on 3 March in Mendefera, it was reported that the awardees were from 11 junior schools in the region that scored over 80 points.

Indicating that the development of the overall capacity of the youth is one of the major missions of the union, Mr. Ghirmay Gebru, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Southern Region, said that strong effort has been exerted in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and partners to encourage outstanding students as well as to develop the competitiveness of students.

Congratulating the awardees for their outstanding performance in their education, Mr. Tewolde Ahraham, head of the Ministry of Education branch in the region, called on parents and the public as well as school communities to strengthen participation in the development of the teaching-learning process.

According to a report, ‘Indemaso’ Award is being provided yearly since 2014 and so far 1 thousand 771 students have received the award.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.