The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, Dr Ismail Shafeeu, has urged students, parents, and the broader public to stand in solidarity with educators to protect the foundational integrity and dignity of the teaching profession.
In an official address delivered today to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, Dr Shafeeu highlighted the vital role that teachers play in building a skilled and ethical generation, whilst reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing the education sector.
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Addressing educators, students, and families across the Maldives, the Minister called for renewed national dedication to enhancing school-based education and character development.
“Today, the resolve of every single one of us should be to stand steadfastly alongside teachers to protect the foundation of the teaching profession and uphold its dignity,” Dr Shafeeu said.
He urged parents to offer greater collaboration to ensure the profession receives proper recognition, describing teachers as crucial figures who shoulder the responsibility of acting as a child’s second parent.
Outlining ongoing state interventions, Dr Shafeeu stated that the government continues to roll out comprehensive initiatives to elevate the status of educators. He detailed that these measures include delivering modern professional development courses for teachers and introducing targeted policies to foster safe, supportive environments in schools. He noted that safeguarding the mental well-being of both educators and students remains a central priority for the Ministry of Education.
The Minister guaranteed that the Ministry will maintain these efforts to drive structural progress across the school system.
In his statement, Dr Shafeeu also emphasized that teachers bear the primary responsibility for protecting students’ fundamental right to education. Consequently, he noted that educators must maintain high standards of professional ethics, skill, and competence.
He urged teachers across the archipelago to adopt inclusive teaching practices that foster a genuine enthusiasm for learning among all students. To achieve this, Dr Shafeeu called on educators to proactively pursue continuous professional development, adapt to evolving technologies, and embrace modern pedagogical methods.
“My prayer is that the education sector of the Maldives continues to improve and advance,” Dr Shafeeu concluded, adding that when society genuinely values its teachers, their efforts directly drive national progress.
