Vice President Faisal Naseem has called on young people to be exemplary individuals who make the nation proud. He stated this at the induction ceremony of “Laamaseelu Zuvaanaa 2020” youth camp held this afternoon at the hall of the Islamic Centre.

The “Laamaseelu Zuvaanaa” youth camp being held at Dhaalu Atoll Vaani with a total of 81 participants for a period of 12 days from today. The participants departed to the camp right after the induction ceremony.

Initiated by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Maldives Police Service, the camp focuses on youths aged between 18-25 with the aim to develop a sense of obedience, maturity, respect, love of religion while improving team-building skills and survival skills as well as encouragement to work with others to achieve common goals.

Events of the camp include rappelling activities, team-building, life skills activities, emergency drills, sessions on good manners and Islamic faith.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Vice President emphasized on the fact that one of the key priorities of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the government is to develop Maldivian youth and spoke on the importance of the role the youth population play in any country’s nation-building and progress.

Moreover, the Vice President urged the participants of the youth camp to utilize this opportunity and to use the knowledge gained from the camp in the work environment. He also advised the participants to adhere to good manners and consideration in all matters of life.