Moeldoko: On Behalf Of The Government, Thank You PKBM Personnel For Helping The Government Solve Education Problems

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko confirmed the graduation of students equivalent to SMA/SMK who took part in the free school program at PKBM Bakti Nusa in Kab. Bogor.

BOGOR - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko expressed the government's appreciation for the efforts of individuals and community organizations in expanding learning opportunities and access to education for children, especially through the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM).

This was conveyed by Moeldoko who came directly to PKBM Bakti Nusa in Kab. Bogor, to confirm the graduation of students equivalent to SMA/SMK who take part in the free school program packages A, B and C.

"On behalf of the government, I express my appreciation and respect to all personnel involved in PKBM because of your great contribution to the country," said Moeldoko, Kamais 4 August.

Indonesia was ranked 87th out of 132 countries in the Global Innovation Index last year. Meanwhile, in the Human Development Index, Indonesia is ranked 107th out of 185 countries. This means that the development of human resources in Indonesia is still quite lagging behind.

However, according to Moeldoko, the government of President Joko Widodo has always placed the issue of human resource development, including access to education, as a priority issue.

“The government is very concerned about improving domestic human resources. However, the government cannot work alone. Therefore, public participation is expected to be able to solve things that are still unreachable,” said Moeldoko.

“PKBM can guarantee access to education for children who for certain reasons or situations cannot attend formal school programs. If good initiatives like this are implemented everywhere, of course this will help increase the indices," he added.

Meanwhile, students who graduated from the PKBM Bakti Nusa free school program admitted that they were proud and grateful for the learning opportunities that had been given. One of them is Mahesa, who dreams of becoming a mapper (cartographer).

“I used to drop out of school because there was no money. In addition, there is also a juvenile delinquency factor. But after joining the free package C pursuit program, I am motivated to become a young man who wants to develop,” said Mahesa.

Moeldoko, who also talked with the students, also encouraged and provided motivation. Departing from the fact that General (Ret.) Moeldoko was born to a poor farmer in Kediri, East Java, it shows that a difficult environment does not become a barrier to achieving big dreams.

"If you used to be naughty, it's okay. Normal, right? young adult. But it can't be sustainable. If you don't start studying seriously, you'll be left behind. So you are given the opportunity to learn, so don't stop learning," said Moeldoko.

"You, my children, don't have to be afraid, don't hesitate, don't be pessimistic, you can be anything as long as you have the spirit," he concluded.