Maldives pres vows high paying jobs for graduates

President Dr Mohammed Muizzu has called on students studying abroad to return to Maldives after they complete their higher studies, assuring them of high-paying jobs.

Speaking at a ceremony held at Huravee School, Hulhumale on Thursday evening to present the President’s Scholarship and High Achievers' Scholarship to the best students in higher secondary schools, the President noted that most students who study abroad do not return to Maldives after completing studies and even if they return, they work in private sectors.

The President then assured them that he would provide them with a better future if they returned from their studies.

"I have decided to give better jobs and better salaries than the private sector. I hope to get good positions in different fields," he said.

The President said that human resource development is also important for the development of the country. So, to bring about that change, from next year, he will take a portion of the expenditure on infrastructure development and spend it on human development.

He said that:

"So I would like to say, keep in mind to come to Maldives soon. Plan. Starting next year, the salary will be better," he said.

The President said that although the people have studied very well in various fields, there are many reasons why they do not return to Maldives. One of them is the housing crisis. Therefore, the government will give high priority to the issue and will solve the housing crisis in the future, he said.

The second reason, he cited, was the lack of jobs, which would change with the new policy, so he repeatedly urged the students abroad to return to develop their country.