Vice President Faisal Naseem has called on young people to be exemplary individuals who make the nation proud. The vice president made the statement at the induction ceremony of ‘Laamaseelu Zuvaanaa 2020’ youth camp held at the Islamic Centre Hall.
With a total of 81 participants, the youth camp will be held at Vaanee, Dhaalu Atoll commencing on for a period of 12 days. The participants departed to the camp right after the induction ceremony.
The youth camp initiated by Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Maldives Police Service (MPS), focuses on youth aged between 18-25 with the aim to develop a sense of obedience, maturity, respect, love of religion while improving team-building skills and survival skills as well as encouragement to work with others to achieve common goals. Events of the camp include rappelling activities, team-building, life skills activities, emergency drills, sessions on good manners and Islamic faith
Speaking during the event, Vice President Naseem emphasised on the fact that one of the key priority of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the administration is to develop Maldivian youth and spoke on the importance of the role youth play in nation-building and progress.
Moreover, the vice president urged the participants of the youth camp to utilise the opportunity and to use the knowledge gained from the camp in the work environment. He also advised the participants to adhere to good manners and consideration in all matters of life.