President Muizzu Launches Fourth Batch of National Service Initial Training with 352 Youths

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially launched the fourth batch of the National Service Initial Training programme, bringing together 352 young Maldivians. In a post on X, the President stated that the batch comprises 288 men and 64 women from 125 islands, representing every atoll of the Maldives. He conveyed his best wishes for their success. The 14-week training programme is being held at the Maafilaafushi Composite Training Centre in Lhaviyani Atoll, with participants having reported for duty on October 13, 2026. The inauguration was performed by Chief of Defence Force, Major General Ibrahim Hilmy. According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the curriculum covers Maldivian nationalism, responsible citizenship, religious education, leadership, and language proficiency. It also includes physical fitness training, ethical development, first aid, fire fighting, self-defence, camp activities, and an introduction to military training. President Muizzu noted that the government’s efforts are aimed at building a responsible generation that values Maldivian identity, and that the training would serve as a strong foundation for the future of the nation’s youth.