Djibouti, September 1, 2025 – The British Embassy in Djibouti, in collaboration with iib East Africa, proudly hosted a Chevening pre-departure reception at the Kempinski Hotel Djibouti to honor this year’s Chevening Scholars. The event brought together members of the Chevening Alumni community, friends, and family to celebrate the academic journeys ahead.
Among those honored was Mr. Ahmed Omar Robleh, who will soon depart for the United Kingdom to pursue an MSc in Construction Project Management at the London Metropolitan University, generously funded by iib as part of the Chevening Scholarship programme.
During the evening, His Excellency Ambassador Talwar welcomed the gathering and emphasized the enduring importance of academic exchange between Djibouti and the United Kingdom.
Papa Demba DIOP, CEO of iib East Africa, presented Mr. Robleh with a certificate and pre- departure package, while highlighting iib’s strong commitment to education as a driver of social and economic transformation.
“At iib East Africa, we believe banking and investment are not ends in themselves, but instruments for social and economic development,” said Mr. DIOP. “Education holds a central place in our vision because it unlocks potential, builds leadership, and empowers individuals to give back to their societies. Supporting the Chevening scholarship is an investment in the future leaders of our countries. Ahmed’s pursuit of construction project management could not be more relevant to Djibouti’s future, and we are confident his skills will contribute to building a resilient and connected
nation.”
The reception also featured messages from the broader Chevening Alumni community in Djibouti, and concluded with a heartfelt farewell to Ahmed Omar Robleh, Djibouti’s departing iib Chevening Scholar for 2025.
About Chevening
Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It offers outstanding emerging leaders from around the world the opportunity to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.
About iib East Africa
iib East Africa is part of the iibGroup, an international banking group with operations across East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean. Guided by its mission of contributing to social and economic prosperity, iib dedicates a portion of its annual earnings to education, health, and environmental causes, with education remaining a cornerstone of its community investment.
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