The Maldives National University (MNU) has prepared to start classes at the Fisheries College.
Speaking at a press conference held by the national university, Vice Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam stated that the government has decided to establish the Fisheries College in Male' City, and work on establishing the college has now begun.
Shehenaz said that the college will begin with short courses on fisheries, and once the college is fully established, the fisheries courses currently run by MNU will be conducted under the Fisheries College. Shehenaz also mentioned that classes at the Fisheries College will commence in August of this year.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the establishment of a Fisheries College in collaboration with MNU on Fishermen's Day last year. Furthermore, the agreement to establish the Fisheries College was signed between the Fisheries Ministry and MNU on December 27 last year.