Solih awards National Public Service honour to 148 veteran state employees

Jul 29, 2023, 7:54 AM

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conferred the National Award for Public Service. -- Photo: President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conferred the National Award for Public Service on 148 public servants on Saturday.

The National Award for Public Service was introduced to recognise individuals who have served the nation for over 35 years and contributed to the development of their respective fields.

The President also recognised and presented the National Award for Public Service to those who have served the state for over 45 years but have yet to receive the honour.

Among the award recipients are three individuals who have served the state for over 50 years. These include Aminath Waheedha, Director of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Blood Bank, for her service of over 52 years; Ahmed Rasheed, former Chief Magistrate of Raa Atoll, who has served for over 51 years; and Lt. (Retd.) Ahmed Manik, a retired serviceman of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), for his service of over 50 years.

The award was presented to 65 individuals from various islands for their long service. The National Awards Committee selected the recipients, of whom 24 were women.

President's Office Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

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