During his visit to Hirilandhoo, Thaa Atoll, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced that lecturers would receive salary increments of up to 59% with the recent revisions made to the wages of higher education sector staff. Speaking at the 71st anniversary function of Hirilandhoo School, President Solih highlighted the importance of quality teachers in building an excellent education system.
President Solih stated that university lecturers’ salaries would see increments of up to 59%, with changes brought on March 1. He revealed that teachers at the Maldives National University (MNU) who previously earned MVR18,600 would now receive approximately MVR29,900 without overtime pay. Senior lecturers who previously made MVR20,831 would now receive approximately MVR34,000without overtime pay. He disclosed that Assistant Professors who previously earned MVR23,500 would now receive MVR39,400, and Associate Professors who earned MVR26,000 would now receive MVR45,000.
Additionally, Deans’ salaries, previously at MVR30,000, would be increased to MVR38,000. Registrars’ wages, which were previously MVR32,000, would be raised to MVR42,000, and Deputy Vice Chancellors’ salaries, which were previously at MVR39,000, would be increased to MVR48,000.
Moreover, Associate Lecturers under the Vocation Education Professionals category of higher education staff who previously earned MVR14,700 would now receive MVR26,000, and lecturers who previously made MVR17,000 would now receive MVR29,000.
President Solih also disclosed that the revisions would benefit 767 employees and cost approximately MVR62 million annually. He emphasized that implementing the changes would positively impact universities and vocational training centres.
Lastly, speaking at the function, President Solih highlighted that Hirilandhoo School had spent the first 52 years of its 71-year history as a private schooling institution run by the island’s people. He emphasized that Maldivians have always prioritized the education of their children.
