President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged the youth to view serving their country as a source of personal achievement and to find joy and fulfilment in their work.
In his address at the official ceremony to confer the National Award for Public Service on 148 public servants, he praised their dedication and hard work.
Solih also highlighted the significant role that long-serving officials have played in fostering national development and encouraged younger government employees to draw inspiration from their dedication and commitment.
The President further highlighted the national duties and responsibilities of the many young people in government positions.
He urged all members of the government, particularly the nation's youth, to remain dedicated and committed to carrying out their civic responsibilities.
At the ceremony, Solih underscored the importance of honouring and recognising the contributions of long-serving employees to the state, the nation, and its people.
The ceremony was held at the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE) on Saturday morning.
The government first introduced the National Award for Public Service in 2021. Since its inception, a total of 309 individuals have received the honour.
During Saturday's ceremony, an additional 148 individuals were awarded, bringing the total number of recipients to 457.
