Present in the Midst of Nahdliyyin Families, Minister of Social Affairs Notes and Immediately Handles Complaints of Santri

MOJOKERTO (May 20, 2023) - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini was a special guest at the 14th National Gathering of Terong Gosong at the Salafiyah Al - Misbar Islamic Boarding School in Mojokerto. Terong Gosong is a community of students from various Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia and has appointed the General Chairperson of PB NU KH Yahya C Staquf as President of Terong Gosong.

In the relaxed meeting, Minister of Social Affairs Risma received many complaints from the students. Starting from the increasing price of basic necessities, economy training and empowerment of the Islamic boarding school, optimization of social media training in Islamic boarding schools to the provision of clean water.

Minister of Social Affairs Risma responded to all these complaints by noting them down and finding a way out.

"I see that there are still many families in NU who need help. That's why I came here to hear directly what they need," said Risma.

Social Affairs Minister Risma was pleased to be able to find out the aspirations of those who have been living in Islamic boarding schools. Certainly, according to Risma, there are many things that must be coordinated with the local government or related agencies. However, the Minister will try to ensure that the problems in Islamic boarding schools can be resolved properly.

"I can get aspirations from the students. Whatever the problems are, I will certainly help according to my duties as Minister of Social Affairs," continued Risma.

The former Mayor of Surabaya was silent when listening to the complaint of one of the students who said that they only needed clean water so they could drink it directly when they were hungry. After drinking water, they already feel full.

Social Affairs Minister Risma felt very sad and would try to find a way out. Not only providing clean water but also other efforts to fulfill the food needs of the Islamic boarding school.

"I was sorry when I heard that. They were hungry but only drank water. It was sorrowful and shocking to know because when they are hungry, they should've eaten. Later I will discuss it with others including the Minister of Religion and find a solution so that the Islamic boarding school can have its food needs met," continued Social Affairs Minister Risma.

Meanwhile, the General Chairperson of PB NU Yahya C. Staquf admitted that he was happy to be present with Social Affairs Minister Risma. According to him, there are still many NU members who need help. Therefore, the momentum of being on the same stage with Social Affairs Minister Risma is expected to be useful in helping empower NU members.

"There are still many NU members who need help. Hopefully, this meeting can bring benefits to the Indonesian people in the future," said the former Gus Dur spokesperson.

On that occasion, the Minister of Social Affairs also gave an award from the Ministry of Social Affairs to the General Chairperson of PB NU KH Yahya Cholil Staquf for his extraordinary dedication and work. In addition, the signing of the Community Empowerment MOU between the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Terong Gosong Community.

The 14th anniversary of Terong Gosong was special because it was attended by many central and regional officials. Besides the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini and the General Chairperson of PB NU KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, the event was also attended by Deputy Minister of BUMN Pahala Nugraha Mansury, Mayor of Mojokerto Hj. Ika Puspitasari and Regent of Mojokerto Ikfina Fahmawati.