Metro Mayor Optimistic: UM Metro Becomes the Nation’s Leader Factory

Metro, August 30, 2023 – The Mayor of Metro, dr. H. Wahdi Siradjuddin, Sp.OG. (K), M.H. confidently stated that in the city of Metro, the birth of great leaders who will bring positive changes to society will soon become a reality. Universitas Muhammadiyah (UM) Metro is at the forefront in realizing this vision by providing quality education to students who are future assets.

UM Metro, which has now grown into an institution with 7 faculties and a postgraduate program, takes an important role in shaping students’ character, critical thinking, and ethics. However, the mayor did not stop there. In his speech, he announced the long-awaited arrival of a new faculty, the Faculty of Medicine.

“Metro City has great potential to produce great leaders in various fields, and UM Metro is the place where their journey begins,” said Mayor Dr. Wahdi Siradjudin at the opening of the Student Ta’aruf Period (Mastama) for the 2023/2023 Academic Year at the UM Metro campus I yard on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Furthermore, he emphasized that the 1200 new students entering UM Metro have extraordinary opportunities to innovate and develop well.

“Students are the backbone of this city’s future. If they are able to make good use of their learning experience at UM Metro, take initiative, and collaborate, we will see tremendous growth in terms of knowledge, skills, and leadership,” he added.

The city government gives full support to UM Metro’s efforts in producing quality graduates who can contribute to community development and lead the way.