President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appealed to graduates to utilise what they have learnt towards the larger cause of building the nation. President made the remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of Maldives National University (MNU) held at Dharubaaruge convention centre.
Addressing the graduates, President Solih commended on the positive contribution made by MNU towards establishing a well-educated professional workforce in the Maldives. The president also praised the new medicine programme of the university stating expectations of the general public are high with regard to the department with hopes that the department would provide much needed medical specialists in the future.
The president noted the work done by MNU in ensuring accessibility to tertiary studies throughout the country, acknowledging that regional MNU campuses are now operational in the north and south of the country. He highlighted how future expansion plans should see the establishment of a MNU presence in every atoll of the country.
Furthermore, President Solih spoke at length about the importance of doing original research especially in economically important fields such as fisheries and agriculture. The president closed his remarks calling on the graduates to be proactive, to utilise opportunities and to use the knowledge acquired towards the improving themselves as well as the country.