Vice President Urges Graduates to Drive National Growth Through Innovation
Vice President urges new graduates to use their skills to drive innovation and national development. | Photo: The President’s Office
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has urged new graduates to use their expertise to engineer creative solutions for the nation’s key sectors and drive national growth.
Addressing the Villa College Student Achievement Awards 2026 ceremony last night, the Vice President officiated the event and presented the prestigious Qasim Ibrahim Award for Excellence to outstanding postgraduate recipients.
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In his keynote address, he congratulated awardees and their families and highlighted creative thinking as a vital tool for addressing societal and national challenges. The Vice President emphasised that the newly qualified professionals entering the workforce represent a capable generation equipped to streamline working environments and bolster public faith in state institutions.
Connecting academic success to broader national goals, the Vice President highlighted President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s vision to elevate the Maldives to a fully developed nation by 2040. He stressed that achieving this milestone requires nationwide dedication, expressing confidence that young graduates will spearhead the transformation through innovation and proactive leadership.
Villa College presented awards to 54 outstanding graduates at its annual Student Achievement Awards 2026 ceremony, marking the sixth consecutive edition of the event since its inception in 2021.
During the ceremony, 36 graduates received the Qasim Ibrahim Award for Excellence for obtaining the highest cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or average marks in their respective programmes while fulfilling eligibility criteria. Additionally, 53 graduates earned the College Medal and Industry Prize for securing first place with First Class or Distinction status in their programme batches, with all Qasim Ibrahim Award recipients also receiving the College Medal. One student received a Special Academic Performance Recognition, bringing the total number of officially recognized scholars to 54.
