Kurd Appointed Head of Iraq’s Military Academy for First Time in History
In a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday evening, Goran expressed his gratitude to President Barzani for the appointment and the trust placed in him.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Major General Nazeer Asim Agha Goran is set to become the head of Iraq’s Military Academy, following a recommendation by President Masoud Barzani and the signing of his appointment by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
Goran’s appointment marks a historic milestone, as he is the first Kurd to hold the position in Iraq’s history. According to information obtained by Kurdistan24, he is scheduled to officially assume his new role on October 17, during a special ceremony.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday evening, Goran expressed his gratitude to President Barzani for the appointment and the trust placed in him.
“I extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to President Barzani for the great trust he has placed in me and for all the tremendous support he has provided us over the past period, particularly at Zakho Military College,” he wrote.
Goran also thanked Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani for their continued support and cooperation.
He pledged to work toward improving military education in Iraq and raising the standards of the country’s military colleges to international levels.
“My primary goal will be to raise the standards of military colleges to the highest level, enabling them to match the world’s leading academies in both academic and military terms and become a source of pride for everyone,” Goran stated.
He is expected to begin his duties at the Military Academy early next week.