'Gov't initiative to highlight Jordanians' success stories'

AMMAN – The Ministry of Social Development has launched an initiative to celebrate Jordanians' success stories, the ministry’s spokesperson, Fawwaz Ratrout, said on Saturday.

The initiative, led by Minister of Social Development Reem Abu Hassan, is expected to announce the members of its steering committee in a few days, according to Ratrout.

He said most of the committee candidates are expected to be from the private sector.

The initiative seeks to highlight the efforts of both individuals and groups with successes in various fields, such as academia, professional careers and music, the spokesperson told The Jordan Times in a phone interview.

"The experience of successful people should be discussed and deserves to be taught," he said. "Those people will share their experiences and the methods they followed to achieve their success." 

The "remarkable story" of Aseel Akkaleen, from Hamimah town in northern Aqaba, some 330km south of Amman, who was named the top achiever of the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination's literary stream this winter session, stands as a good example for creativity in the face of harsh circumstances, Ratrout said. 

Akkaleen's determination inspires others to overcome difficulties, the official said.

The ministry also seeks to establish an education centre that highlights real-life stories of Jordanians who have achieved exceptional success.