Amman, Aug. 12 (Petra) -- Independent Election Commission (IEC) Chairman Musa Maaytah emphasized on Wednesday the importance of raising awareness among university students on core issues, leveraging digital transformation to enhance engagement in democracy, political parties, student council elections, and civic activities.

Speaking during the Digital Interaction Week aimed at promoting youth electoral participation organized by Yarmouk University’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation course in partnership with the IEC Maaytah highlighted that gaining political knowledge empowers young people.

In the presence of Yarmouk University Vice President Amjad Al-Naser, Maaytah noted that participating in student council elections serves as practical preparation for future general elections, encouraging active engagement and helping prepare students to join political and public life.

Al-Naser said the initiative reflects Yarmouk University’s belief that personal development is just as crucial as academic knowledge, describing higher education institutions as platforms for building conscious, responsible, and engaged citizens.

He stressed the need to trust youth and provide them with opportunities to innovate, commending the IEC’s national role in promoting political awareness and electoral culture among students.

The Digital Interaction Week targets 1,600 students enrolled in the Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation course. The program utilizes interactive scenarios and a competition application developed by the IEC to educate youth on the commission’s electoral management processes.

//Petra// AF