Ahvaz Municipality News Agency – Hojatollah Dehdashti, Mayor of Ahvaz, attended the ceremonial ringing of the first school bell to mark the start of the new academic year in Khuzestan Province, held at the Shahed Fatemeh Girls' School.
In his congratulatory remarks, the Mayor noted: "Every year, the first of October (Mehr) brings a distinct vibrancy to the city as students return to schools, universities, and educational institutions.
" Regarding the city's preparedness, the Mayor stated: "To manage this period effectively, the Ahvaz Municipality establishes an 'October Welcoming Task Force' annually.
This task force, comprising various officials and deputies, convenes to formulate and execute strategic plans to meet the city's dynamic needs during this season.
" Mayor Dehdashti highlighted that several coordination meetings were held with the Director General of the Provincial Education Department to better understand and prioritize the specific requirements of the educational sector.
Emphasizing the municipality's exemplary service to educational institutions, the Mayor remarked: "The municipality's proactive measures are a benchmark for urban service delivery.
Our recent initiatives include cleaning and line-marking school perimeters, pruning trees and maintaining green spaces, repainting school exterior walls, and repairing asphalt on routes leading to schools.
Additionally, we have prioritized painting pedestrian crossings around school zones and conducting scheduled safety inspections by the Fire Department to ensure the security of all educational facilities."