Achyuta Samanta. Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
Bhubaneswar: Dr Achyuta Samanta has been appointed as Senior Adviser to the president of National Council Transition (Conseil National de Transition – CNT) of Guinea, Dr Dansa Kourouma.
The appointment of the eminent educationist and philanthropist was approved by the cabinet of National Transitional Council of Republic of Guinea, a country in West Africa.
Dr Samanta, the first Odia to become adviser to any country, thanked the Guinean government and assured his best advice.
Dr Kourouma, who visited KIIT & KISS in January, was impressed by the wide range of activities — education, health and social initiatives — carried out by Dr Samanta through KIIT & KISS.
During his visit to Bhubaneswar, Kourouma had requested Dr Samanta to become his adviser.
After receiving Dr Samanta’s consent, Kourouma presented the proposal to the Guinean cabinet.
As Senior Adviser, Dr Samanta will provide guidance on education, health and economic development.
Dr Samanta had previously served as a senior adviser to the Manipur government.
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