President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih conferred the National Award for Public Service to 148 public servants.
The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE) on Saturday Morning. The National Award for Public Service is the highest honor bestowed by the President on people who have served the country for more than 35 years and who are regarded as diligent and steadfast workers who have made contributions to the growth of their respective fields. The award was introduced in 2021.
Among the award recipients are three individuals who have served the state for over 50 years. These include Ms Aminath Waheedha, Director of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Blood Bank, for her service of over 52 years; Mr 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.
Moreover, the award was presented to 65 individuals from various islands for their long service. The recipients were chosen by the National Awards Committee, and 34 of them were women. The recipients included civil servants who had served in various capacities in government offices and institutions. Speaking at the function, President Solih extended his congratulations to the recipients.
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