A warm welcome to the Minister, Dr. Mustafa Lutfi, State Minister Dr. Ahmed Ali Manik and the Deputy Minister Shifaa Mohammed.

It is our aim to build up the education sector to fit into the fast developing technological era that is constant with the world today and we all hope the new team under the leadership of Dr. Mustafa Lutfi will bring this into effect.

Every Maldivian will have access to quality primary and secondary education with widening opportunities for higher education and training. The education provided will promote maximum realization of individual potential while at the same time instill religious and cultural values that will foster social unity and harmony, and, love and pride in the nation. Maldivians will be endowed with the necessary knowledge and skills to be productive, able and active participants both in the national and international arena.