President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged continued government support for teachers, saying improving their welfare and creating a better working environment will remain a priority as they play a central role in educating the next generation.
In a message issued on Sunday to mark World Teachers’ Day, President Muizzu said teachers carry a significant responsibility in preparing children to keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
He said the occasion should serve not only as a celebration of teachers, but also as an opportunity to recognise the work and sacrifices they make in shaping the country’s future.
Among the areas highlighted by the President were teacher welfare, workload and working hours.
Muizzu said the government would continue working to reduce the burden placed on teachers and improve their working conditions, with the aim of creating an environment in which educators can perform their responsibilities effectively.
He also pledged continued efforts to strengthen the professional capacity of teachers.
Particular attention, he said, would be given to equipping educators with the skills and resources needed to provide inclusive education, including better support for children with disabilities.
The President said ensuring that no child is left behind requires teachers to receive the training and assistance necessary to meet the different educational needs of students.
Supporting educators in carrying out those responsibilities is not solely a government responsibility, he added, calling on the wider community to recognise the role teachers play in national development.
Muizzu said stronger support for teachers ultimately strengthens the foundation on which the future development of both children and the country depends.
He called on parents, institutions and the wider public to appreciate teachers and work together to create an educational environment in which every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Teachers’ welfare and working conditions have remained an important issue within the Maldivian education sector as schools contend with growing student populations, administrative responsibilities and the need for specialised educators across different areas of learning.
The government has also placed increasing emphasis on inclusive education and strengthening support systems for students with disabilities, an area that requires additional training and resources for teachers working directly with children.
World Teachers’ Day is observed internationally on October 5 each year to recognise the contribution teachers make to education and society.
The international observance dates back to 1994 and commemorates the adoption of the 1966 UNESCO and International Labour Organization recommendation concerning the status of teachers.
Marking this year’s occasion, Muizzu reiterated that the government would continue providing teachers with the support required to fulfil what he described as their crucial role in building the nation.
