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A total of 1,237 students graduated in the convocation ceremonies that commenced at Villa College on September 30, 2026. Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Heena Waleed, who attended as the guest of honor at the morning session of that day, called for maintaining intellectual and ethical standards to build the nation, rather than focusing solely on employment. Furthermore, Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam and Minister of Health Dr. Jila Ali attended the afternoon session of that day, during which Minister Shiyam highlighted the importance of producing Maldivian professionals and paying attention to environmental sustainability in order to advance national development.
As the Villa College convocation ceremony commenced and progressed at the QI Campus on 30 September 2026, government ministers attended and delivered speeches at this special event. Speaking at the ceremony, the ministers commended and congratulated the students who completed their higher education, highlighting the importance of the role of graduates in nation-building and national progress. The ministers also urged the graduates to serve with integrity in their personal lives and work environments, and to make good use of the knowledge and skills gained from the college. In this year's convocation sessions, hundreds of students graduated and received certificates across various fields.
