GUG Welcomes the President’s Vision for Gozo’s Youth

The Gozo University Group (GUG) welcomes and fully supports the remarks made by Her Excellency the President of Malta during her Jum Għawdex address, particularly her focus on the importance of creating more opportunities for young people in Gozo.

GUG strongly agrees with the President’s observation that many young Gozitans face daily challenges due to the lack of sufficient employment opportunities on the island. The statistic that one in five Gozitans must commute to Malta for work reflects a long-standing reality that continues to impact students and graduates alike. The President’s call for increased local job creation, especially through investment in innovation and technology, echoes GUG’s consistent advocacy for a more sustainable and future-oriented Gozo.

The Group also shares the President’s vision for a Gozo that embraces progress without compromising its identity and natural heritage. Young people are the key to achieving this balance. By fostering sectors such as the digital economy, research, and sustainable development, Gozo can offer its youth a genuine chance to build their careers and families locally.

GUG particularly welcomes the President’s reference to the potential of the Gozo Innovation Hub as a center for business and technology. Turning this vision into reality would create meaningful opportunities for graduates from the University of Malta and MCAST who wish to contribute their skills to the island’s economy.

The President’s recognition of the growing role of youth and civil society in shaping Gozo’s future also aligns with GUG’s mission. As the leading voice for Gozitan students, GUG remains committed to collaborating with national and regional authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure that young people are part of the decision-making process that defines Gozo’s path forward.

GUG thanks the President for giving prominence to issues that directly affect Gozo’s young generation and reaffirms its dedication to working towards a vibrant, sustainable, and opportunity-rich Gozo, where the youth can truly belong, thrive, and succeed.