President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has appealed for the cooperation of educated Maldivian youth, to steer the country towards the right direction. The President made this remark while speaking at the O’Level Top Achievers Awards 2013, the awarding ceremony of the highest achievers of the 2013 Secondary Examinations. The Ceremony was held last evening at Dharubaaruge.
Underscoring that majority of the Maldivian populace were youth, President Yameen stressed on the diverse range of skills required for developing the nation. Speaking in this regard, the President underlined the need for energetic, skilled and capable youth to elevate the country to the next stage of development. Speaking further, the President announced of the Government plan to establish an Islamic University by the end of the year.
In his speech, President highlighted the importance of new ideas and innovative strategies to develop the country. Noting that Secondary education was the beginning of their academic lives, the President also advised the students to make their academic journeys prosperous.
In his speech, President Yameen expressed appreciation for the commendable efforts of the previous Governments to develop the country’s education sector and human resource capacity.
At the function held this evening, President Yameen awarded the Presidential Award of Top Achievement, to the four students who came first in the World Top Ten. The President also presented awards to the 40 students who won 1st place in the National Top 10.
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed presented awards to the 19 students who achieved world top scores in individual subjects.
