President Pledges Greater Support for Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
The President pledged to prioritise teacher welfare and reduce administrative workloads on World Teachers’ Day. | Photo: The President’s Office
On World Teachers’ Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged his administration’s commitment to prioritising teacher welfare and reducing administrative workloads to empower educators across the Maldives, in a post shared on X.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu expressed gratitude for their service and sacrifices while emphasising that supporting teachers is essential to building a strong foundation for the nation’s future.
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Honouring educators for their knowledge, dedication, and lasting influence on young minds, he stressed that society holds a shared responsibility to ensure educators receive the necessary support and conditions to perform their vital role effectively.
Outlining key educational priorities, the President committed his administration to improving school working conditions, strengthening inclusive education, and expanding teacher capacity specifically to assist children with disabilities.
He urged the nation to continue valuing the teaching profession and investing in educators so every child can reach their full potential.
World Teachers’ Day is observed annually on 5 October. Initiated by UNESCO, the day has been celebrated since 1994 to recognise the contribution of teachers and highlight issues related to the teaching profession.
Teachers everywhere are helping young people navigate a rapidly changing world. On World Teachers’ Day, we honour their knowledge, dedication and the lasting influence they have on our young minds, and express our heartfelt gratitude for their service, sacrifice and commitment for the future of our nation. Our responsibility is to ensure that teachers have the support and conditions they need to perform their vital role effectively. This administration is committed to prioritising teacher wellbeing, reducing excessive workloads, improving working conditions, strengthening inclusive education, and expanding teacher capacity to support children with disabilities. When we support our teachers, we strengthen the foundation on which our children and our nation will grow. Let us continue to value the teaching profession, invest in our educators, and build an education system where every teacher has the support they need to help every child reach their full potential.— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) October 5, 2026
