Erzurum Governor Mustafa Çiftçi met with university students at a student gathering held at Erzurum Technical University (ETU). The event, organized by the ETU Culture and History Club, took place at the Prof. Dr. Muammer Yaylalı Conference Hall.

ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak, Faculty of Letters Dean Prof. Dr. Uğur Akbulut, academic and administrative staff, and many students attended the program.

In his speech, Governor Mustafa Çiftçi expressed his pleasure at being with young people. He emphasized Erzurum's historical, cultural, and strategic importance, emphasizing the critical role university students play in the city's development. Çiftçi advised students to maximize their educational opportunities and offered important messages on public administration, career planning, and social responsibility.

Speaking at the opening of the program, ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak stated that such events, organized in line with the university's vision of integrating with the city, provide a great opportunity for students and thanked Governor Çiftçi for their participation.

The program, which continued with a question-and-answer session, gave students the opportunity to ask Governor Mustafa Çiftçi questions about topics they were curious about. At the end of the event, which attracted considerable interest, students from the ETÜ Culture and History Club presented Governor Çiftçi with a gift.

Following this, Governor Mustafa Çiftçi presented certificates of appreciation to the young club members who contributed to organizing the program, expressing his satisfaction with the sensitivity shown by university students in social, cultural, and academic activities.

The event ended after a group photo was taken.

Corporate Communications and Promotion Directorate December 2, 2025