Participant of the 1000 photographers’ program provided with cameras

The participants of the “Empowering the next – 1000 photographers” photography training program has been provided with the cameras.

At the inauguration of the program held at Dharubaaruge tonight, 350 participants of the first round of training received the latest cameras.

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has attended the inauguration of the “Empowering the next – 1000 photographers” photography training program initiated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Economic Development. The training program was organized as part of the administration’s pledge to facilitate employment opportunities for youth. First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim accompanied the President at the function this evening.

Participants received Nikon cameras where they are to pay the full amount for the camera in two years.

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Minister of Economic Development, Mohamed Saeed addressed the function noting that the opportunities being facilitated for youth empowerment during President Yameen’s administration and expressed his gratitude to the President.

He also said that all State institutions will enable employment opportunities for the participants who complete the photography training program inaugurated this evening and that the top 100 photographers of the course will get the chance for overseas training.

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Following the inauguration ceremony, the President and First Lady inspected a photography display by the participants of the training program, and the Enterprise Development Hub.