President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured that English language proficiency would be made accessible to every child through the implementation of the “English for All” program within the next decade.
The President recalled that the JVP had protested against his proposal to introduce English education through the White Paper when he was the Minister of Education. He argued that if this program had been implemented at that time, the country would not be facing the English language issues it does today.
President Wickremesinghe made these remarks yesterday (17th) following a meeting with the people of Malwana, in response to a question posed by a young person who inquired about what the government could do for youth struggling with English language skills.
While outlining his vision of a brighter future for Generation Z, the President urged the youth not to be misled by the political schemes of Sajith and Anura, who have no vision and only fake plans.