Samarinda, October 7, 2026 — The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) held an informal handover of the Director position from Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., M.P. (Director for the 2018–2026 term) to Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., M.P. (Director for the 2026–2030 term) on Wednesday (October 7, 2026). The event took place in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere in the Director's meeting room, located on the second floor of the Politani Samarinda Directorate Building.
This event was part of the leadership transition process and served as a moment to reinforce the continuity of vocational education, the implementation of the "Tridarma" (Three Pillars of Higher Education), and the institution's future development. The meeting was conducted in a familial atmosphere, reflecting a spirit of togetherness and a shared commitment to maintaining Politani Samarinda's progress.
The handover ceremony was attended by the Deputy Director II, Deputy Director III, the Head of the Academic Division, and the Head of the Personnel Division. The presence of the leadership team and relevant officials underscored the importance of coordination and synergy in ensuring a smooth leadership transition and the continuity of the institution's programs and services.
Throughout his two terms of leadership, Hamka fulfilled his mandate as the Director of Politani Samarinda for the 2018–2022 and 2022–2026 periods. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment to continue efforts toward institutional strengthening, enhancing the quality of vocational education, developing human resources, and expanding the institution's contribution to the needs of the community and the workforce.
Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu’s leadership for the 2026–2030 term is expected to build upon the established foundation while fostering innovation, collaboration, and further improvements in institutional quality. With the support of the entire leadership team, faculty, administrative staff, students, and partners, Politani Samarinda is expected to further enhance its ability to produce competent graduates, strengthen applied research, and deliver innovations that provide tangible benefits to the community, the business and industrial sectors, and regional development.
Through this leadership transition—marked by an atmosphere of warmth and solidarity—Politani Samarinda reaffirms its commitment to moving forward, ensuring the continuity of strategic programs, and strengthening the role of vocational higher education in supporting sustainable development, particularly in East Kalimantan. (Public Relations)
This event was part of the leadership transition process and served as a moment to reinforce the continuity of vocational education, the implementation of the "Tridarma" (Three Pillars of Higher Education), and the institution's future development. The meeting was conducted in a familial atmosphere, reflecting a spirit of togetherness and a shared commitment to maintaining Politani Samarinda's progress.
The handover ceremony was attended by the Deputy Director II, Deputy Director III, the Head of the Academic Division, and the Head of the Personnel Division. The presence of the leadership team and relevant officials underscored the importance of coordination and synergy in ensuring a smooth leadership transition and the continuity of the institution's programs and services.
Throughout his two terms of leadership, Hamka fulfilled his mandate as the Director of Politani Samarinda for the 2018–2022 and 2022–2026 periods. This leadership transition marks a pivotal moment to continue efforts toward institutional strengthening, enhancing the quality of vocational education, developing human resources, and expanding the institution's contribution to the needs of the community and the workforce.
Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu’s leadership for the 2026–2030 term is expected to build upon the established foundation while fostering innovation, collaboration, and further improvements in institutional quality. With the support of the entire leadership team, faculty, administrative staff, students, and partners, Politani Samarinda is expected to further enhance its ability to produce competent graduates, strengthen applied research, and deliver innovations that provide tangible benefits to the community, the business and industrial sectors, and regional development.
Through this leadership transition—marked by an atmosphere of warmth and solidarity—Politani Samarinda reaffirms its commitment to moving forward, ensuring the continuity of strategic programs, and strengthening the role of vocational higher education in supporting sustainable development, particularly in East Kalimantan. (Public Relations)
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