Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Meets with BSU Students
Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Serkan Bayram met with students of Baku State University (BSU). A member of parliament representing the Justice and Development Party from Istanbul, Serkan Bayram is also a well-known lawyer and a UN Ambassador of Peace. He shared his life story with students, offering a message of resilience and hope, particularly for people with disabilities.
Welcoming the guest, BSU Rector Elchin Babayev emphasized that Serkan Bayram’s life journey—overcoming serious challenges from early childhood—is a powerful example for young people. He noted that BSU places special emphasis on inclusive education and support for people with disabilities. The rector highlighted that such meetings help strengthen the moral values of the younger generation, fostering perseverance, empathy, and determination to achieve their goals.
During the meeting, Serkan Bayram presented his book “A Grain of Wheat”, based on his life story and personal mission. Having lost his arms in a wheat field fire as an infant, he spoke about overcoming hardship with patience and never losing hope. He emphasized that this determination has inspired thousands of people: “We do not lose when we fall, but when we give up. ‘A Grain of Wheat’ is a path to hope—it is not only my voice, but the voice and story of millions.”
He noted that his life story encourages people with disabilities to remain strong, persevere, and succeed. The guest also stressed the importance of promoting values such as compassion, understanding, and solidarity among young people.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, during which Serkan Bayram answered students’ questions.
