The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the participants who completed the Financial Management Training Program was held at MAPS College – Nelson Mandela Seminar Hall on 5 December 2012. The Chief Guest of the Ceremony was Mr. Abdul Matheen Mohamed, Minister of State for Environment and Energy. Mr. Abdul Azeez Ibrahim, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, senior staff of MAPS College and officials from the Ministry of Environment and Energy  attended the ceremony.

State Minister Matheen addressed to the participants after awarding the certificates. In his speech, State Minister highlighted that the Government gives utmost importance to facilitate similar training opportunities for youth, especially from the Atolls. Furthermore, he requested the participants to  apply the knowledge which they have acquired from the training practically in their respective islands. Vice Rector Mr. Abdul Azeez Ibrahim, Tutor Ms. Aminath Rasheedha and  from among the participants of the training Mr. Moosa Siraath also spoke at the ceremony.

The Financial Management Training Program was funded by ADB and was organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy for 10 participants from different atolls.  Experienced fulltime Lecturers of MAPS College conducted the 2 week training program.