President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has urged all Maldivians to prioritise the use of the Dhivehi language across various sectors, including offices, news channels, education, and communication. He made this appeal during his address on Dhivehi Language Day.
In his speech, the President expressed his desire to foster generations proficient in the Dhivehi language. He encouraged the public to embrace their mother tongue while also acquiring proficiency in other languages and areas of knowledge. Additionally, President Dr. Muizzu emphasized the importance of preserving the Maldivian identity, suggesting that the nation should take pride in its indigenous heritage.
Furthermore, President Dr. Muizzu highlighted the significance of the nationalism restoration programme initiated by the current administration. He elaborated on the benefits of this initiative during his address.
The President underscored the importance of Dhivehi Language Day by honoring the late Hussain Salahuddin and drawing lessons from his life. He emphasised the value of learning the local language, integrating knowledge from other languages into the local context, and achieving success in one's mother tongue as a pathway to proficiency in other languages and fields of knowledge.