President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says the government is working on revising the remuneration structure for the education sector and providing salary increments from next year's budget.

Speaking at a special assembly held at Rehendi School in Hulhumale', acknowledged the immeasurable contribution of teachers to the nation, affirming that the state recognizes the hard work of education sector employees.

He announced that the government is working on revising the remuneration structure for the education sector and providing salary increments from next year's budget.

President Solih said that teachers carry out one of the government's most significant pledges - human resource development.

President Solih and Education Minister Dr. Aishath Ali at today's assembly/ Photo: President's Office

He also emphasized the necessity of providing greater incentives for educators, as they are the key to imparting the ideals that would address the most pressing societal issues we have today.

The President also said that the Maldives has now successfully reached a new normal, as signified by the reopening of schools and the resumption of regular work hours at offices and businesses.

He noted that despite reaching this new normal, the country should remain vigilant against new Covid-19 virus variants.

Speaking at the special assembly in Hulhumalé, President Solih counseled parents, teachers, and students to carefully follow all Covid-19 control measures and to work together to maintain the momentum established in curbing the Covid-19 virus in the country.