Gjergji Papa honored with the Emblem of “Fan S. Noli” University

Today, a ceremony was held at the Faculty of Agriculture to honor Prof. As. Dr. Gjergji Papa, head of the Department of Agri-foods, with a certificate of appreciation accompanied by the Emblem of “Fan S. Noli” University, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and retirement.

The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. As. Dr. Besnik Skënderasi, commended Professor Gjergji Papa for his contributions as a department head and for his spirit of collaboration as a colleague and educator.

He acknowledged his special qualities and merits as a person, agricultural specialist, and educator: “In Gjergji, many qualities and virtues are perfectly intertwined, elevating him to the stature of a hardworking, kind, and correct person—communicative, serious, and professionally competent. In this ‘marathon’ of his 42-year career, Prof. Gjergji Papa has successfully contributed his modest input and has risen to the level of a professional specialist and an excellent lecturer.”

✅ Later, the Rector of UNIKO, Prof. Dr. Lorenc Ekonomi, presented him with the certificate of appreciation with the following motivation: “For the dedication, professionalism, passion for work, and high awareness he has demonstrated over the years as an educator and head of the Agri-food Department at the Faculty of Agriculture of ‘Fan S. Noli’ University. In recognition from the university leadership, academic staff, and students on the occasion of his 65th birthday and retirement.”

Tributes to Professor Gjergji, as a valued colleague and friend, were also shared by Prof. As. Dr. Gjergji Mero, Prof. As. Dr. Nikollaq Roshanji, and others.

Prof. As. Dr. Gjergji Papa thanked the Rector and the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture for this recognition, as well as all his colleagues and friends with whom he has collaborated for many years and who honored him with their presence on this special day.

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