President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, revealed that the salaries of university lecturers and university top officials have been increased by a mile as of yesterday.
Speaking at the function held to commemorate the 71st anniversary of Hirilandhoo School on Thursday afternoon – President Solih said that the salaries of university lecturers have been increased by 59 percent.
The salary increments as detailed by the president are as follows;
Further changes announced by the president include;
President Solih states that the salary increments would apply to a total of 767 people. In total, MVR 63 million per year will be incurred by the state for their salaries.
The president announced salary increment for university lecturers while delivering his presidential address in February.
University lecturers demanded a salary increment following positive changes brought to the salaries of school teachers last year – expressing concern after being left out.
Employees of the Maldives National University (MNU) staged a silent protest last year – demanding for salary increment.