On January 25, Asad Mammadov was appointed Vice-rector for General Affairs of the Sumgayit State University. Prior to this appointment, he held various positions. Introducing the Vice-rector to the staff, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Yagub Piriyev congratulated Asad Mammadov on his new appointment and wished him success in his future endeavors. Rector, Professor Elkhan Huseynov spoke about the development path, history of Sumgayit State University, its achievements over the years and the tasks ahead. Rector congratulated Asad Mammadov on his new appointment and wished him success. Asad Mammadov also thanked the Ministry of Education and the rector of SSU for the high level of trust placed in him and said he would justify this confidence. SSU's appointment to the governing body, he said, was honored to be a member of this family.