Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated more skills need to be taught to students in an effort to instill talents and life skills. He shared the sentiments at the ceremony held to officially inaugurate the new multi-purpose hall in Mohamed Jamaluddin School in Fuvahmulah City.
At the ceremony, Vice President Naseem stated schools had set the best example during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vice president praised the teachers and the Ministry of Education for their efforts in ensuring that students received uninterrupted education even while schools were closed due to the pandemic.
He said the work of schools across the nation had not halted despite incoming state revenue having slowed significantly owing to the COVID-19 outbreak. He regarded it as a significant effort taken under the foresight of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Speaking further, Vice President Naseem noted that COVID-19 was not being managed in nearby countries, but the Maldives had set an example in managing the pandemic. He was also pleased to state that schools were exceedingly efficient at complying with the safety guidelines and rules set to safeguard against COVID-19.
The vice president is currently on a trip to Fuvahmulah City and Addu City, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the government.