Government striving to Create South Asia’s premier education system in Sri Lanka – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the country is striving to develop the best education system in South Asia, tailored for the future.

He made this announcement during the ceremony of handing over the first phase of the newly constructed three-storey building at Buddhist Girls’ National College – Kirimatiyana, Chillaw to the students on Friday (14).

Despite facing economic challenges, the President emphasized that the government has prioritized funding for education, highlighting that education is the strength of the country.

President Wickremesinghe received a warm welcome from the students upon his arrival at Buddhist Girls’ National College – Kirimatiyana.  After offering flowers at the Buddhist Shrine of the school and receiving blessings, President Wickremesinghe unveiled the plaque and handed over the new building to the students. Later he toured the new classrooms and engaged in a friendly conversation with the students.

The President presented gifts to the students who excelled in the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.

The first phase of the new building cost Rs. 450 million and was funded by both the government and the parents.