The Organizing Committee for the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress from North Sumatra visited the Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership of Central Java (PWM Jateng) for a friendly meeting and to present the progress of preparations for the grand event scheduled for 2027, on Tuesday (March 11).
“We want to learn and gain experience from PWM Central Java, who successfully hosted the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress in Solo in 2022,” said the Chairman of the North Sumatra Congress Organizing Committee, who is also the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, after the meeting.
According to him, aside from learning from the experience, the North Sumatra Congress Organizing Committee also shared the progress of the preparations that have been made, including the construction of an auditorium with a capacity of 7,000 visitors and a sports hall with a capacity of 3,000 people.
“For the implementation of the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress, including the exhibition, it will be held at one location, precisely at the 4th campus of UMSU, with an area of approximately 24.7 hectares,” he said.
The organizing committee has also coordinated with stakeholders, especially the local government, regarding infrastructure, airport authorities, and other relevant parties to ensure the success of the congress.
“We certainly also need the support of PWM Central Java, who has the resources to ensure the success of the congress in North Sumatra,” he added.
During the friendly meeting, Prof. Agussani also presented a brief profile of North Sumatra, which is known for its diverse ethnic groups, religions, and cultures, yet remains harmonious. The province also offers unique tourist potential and special local foods that are worth experiencing.
Previously, the Chairman of PWM North Sumatra, Prof. Dr. Hasimsyah Nasution, MA, who is also responsible for the organizing committee of the congress, stated that the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress in Solo in 2022 could serve as a valuable lesson for organizing the grand event in 2027. The PWM North Sumatra team needs to gather information from the congress held in Solo.
The presence of the North Sumatra Muhammadiyah Congress Organizing Committee was warmly welcomed by all elements of PWM Central Java, including the leadership of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, which was also part of the organizing committee for the 2022 Congress in Solo. Several key points were shared regarding the success of the congress in Solo.
Present at the meeting were the Chairman of PWM Central Java, Dr. H. Tafsir, M.Ag, Secretary H. Dodok Sartono, MM, Rector of UMS and Treasurer of PWM Central Java, Prof. Dr. H. Sofyan Hanif, M.Si, Rector of Unimus, Prof. Dr. Masruki, M.Pd, Chair of PWA Central Java, Dr. Hj. Eny Winaryati, M.Pd. Also attending from the North Sumatra Congress Organizing Committee were Irwan Syahputra, M.A. (Secretary of PWM North Sumatra), Prof. Akrim Lubis (WR-2 UMSU/Treasurer), Drs. Mutholib, MM (Treasurer BPH-UMSU/Deputy Secretary of PWM North Sumatra), Prof. Kamal Basti Siregar (Deputy Chair), Prof. Al Imran Sinaga (Deputy Chair), Dr. Mhd. Qorib (Treasurer), and Dr. Hasrat Samosir (Deputy Chair of PWMSU).
