Minister of Education has said that the National Service Program under which youth who score low marks are drafted for compulsory service in Police and MNDF will lead to building responsible youth who can contribute to the development of the nation.
Minister of Education Dr Ismail Shafeeu has said that the National Service Program under which youth who score low marks are drafted for compulsory service in Police and MNDF will lead to building responsible youth who can contribute to the development of the nation.
On this year's Victory Day ceremony, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the National Service Program, where youth who turn 16 years of age will be drafted in to work at MNDF or Police.
In last night's ceremony to officially open the Male' Centre for Higher Secondary Education, the Minister said that earlier, 1,100 students take up A'level studies each year. However, this year showed the number rise to nearly 2000.
He said that the capacity for student enrolment across higher secondary schools in Maldives have also been increased by 800.
"The result is, as the President said when he came to office, the nation is being developed intellectually as well. Even the other night [Victory Day celebration] the President said alternative paths will be sought for students who complete O'levels," he said.
"This will lead to a decrease in students who end up on the streets after O'levels. Many youth will be developed to contribute to the betterment of the nation," Shafeeu said.
The President earlier said that additional recruits are needed for MNDF to better develop their services.
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