Gus Ipul: Prabowo to Attend Closing of NU National Conference and Grand Conference
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony of the Nahdlatul Ulama National Conference in Bangkalan, East Java.
- Preparations for the event, including security and guest arrangements, are being meticulously reviewed.
- The location in Bangkalan holds historical significance for Nahdlatul Ulama, making the closing ceremony a potentially important moment.
President Prabowo Subianto is slated to attend the closing ceremony of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) National Conference and Grand Conference in Bangkalan, East Java. Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul and the head of the organizing committee, confirmed the president's attendance. Gus Ipul has been actively inspecting the event site, ensuring all aspects are prepared for the high-profile closing.
We want to ensure all points are ready. Starting from the event location, the President's arrival route, the route for invited guests, security, to participant services. Everything must be well-organized.
Preparations involve detailed planning for the president's arrival route, the flow of invited guests, security measures, and participant services. Gus Ipul emphasized the need for meticulous arrangements, stating, "We want to ensure all points are ready. Starting from the event location, the President's arrival route, the route for invited guests, security, to participant services. Everything must be well-organized."
The selection of Bangkalan as the venue holds particular importance, as it is considered a historically significant location for NU. Gus Ipul expressed his hope that the closing ceremony would be a "good, orderly, and blessed momentum." The coordination involves local government officials, security forces, and NU representatives to ensure a smooth and respectful event.
This is not just about the technical aspects of the event, but also about respect for the scholars, the participants, the guests, and of course the President whom we have invited to attend the closing. Therefore, everything must be prepared as well as possible.
Accompanying Gus Ipul during his site inspection were local officials, including the Bangkalan Regent, the Bangkalan Police Chief, and religious leaders from the Syaichona Moh. Cholil Islamic boarding school. A coordination meeting was also held to finalize the scenario for welcoming President Prabowo, covering VIP arrangements, participant management, and surrounding facility readiness.
Bangkalan is a very important place for NU. Therefore, we want the closing of the Munas-Konbes here to be a good momentum, orderly, and bring blessings.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.