National Service students should aim to produce results: Chief of Defence Force

The Chief of Defence Force, Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, has met with the students of Batch 4 of the Maldivian National Service programme and urged them to set goals to produce good results. The meeting was held in Kalhuthukkalaakoshi, where the Chief of Defence Force congratulated the students for stepping forward for the programme. Speaking at the meeting, Major General Hilmy said that the biggest purpose of the National Service programme, initiated under the leadership of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, is to build a skilled young generation that loves the nation and possesses good upbringing and morals. He noted that the basic training of the National Service is the first stage of this. The Chief of Defence Force called on every student to work with strong determination to improve the results, acknowledging that the government and the national defence force give great importance to the programme and have arranged everything for the students in the best possible way. "You should use this opportunity in the best way. You should not let it go thinking it won't happen. You must move forward. You should be children who work to achieve the dreams that you children and parents see," said Major General Hilmy. Noting that during the four months of the programme, the defence force takes all responsibility for caring for, nurturing, and teaching skills to the students, the Chief of Defence Force called for making the best use of this opportunity. He requested every student to resolve to become a strong person who loves the nation, and to step forward for this. The Maldivian National Service programme was launched on October 1 last year. So far, three batches of basic training have been completed, involving 1,028 students. Additionally, two batches of vocational training have been completed, involving 136 students. Basic training is conducted in Maafilaafushi.