Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has today visited Majeedhiya, Madhrasathul Ahmadiyya and Billabong High International Schools. During his visit, the Vice President met with the Principals, senior management and the teachers of the schools and inquired about the challenges being faced in the administration.
Speaking to the local media following his visit, Vice President said the main purpose of the visit was to show appreciation for the work being done by the schools and hear the concerns of the teachers.
Vice President said that the Government accords high priority to expand opportunities for teachers and to strengthen the education sector of the country.
In this regard, Vice President said it was the Government’s objective to harmonise the pay scales of the Government, and formulate rules for determining appropriate salaries based on qualifications and nature of employment. In this regard Vice President underscored the Government’s plan to establish a National Pay Commission.
Vice President underlined the need for Parliament’s approval of the revenue bills, to implement the social sector developmental projects of the Government. Continuing in this regard, he appealed to the Majlis to expedite the approval process.
