'NCC helps develop leadership skills'

Ridma Dissanayake

Colombo Nalanda College Principal and Platoon Sergeant receiving the Champions’ Trophy from Major General Gamini Jayasundara.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) helps the young generation develop leadership skills and grow positive attitudes which would enable them to lead a successful life, NCC Director Major General Gamini Jayasundara said.

Major General Jayasundera was addressing the passing out parade of the battalion assessment camp of 03rd and 19th NCC battalions at the NCC parade grounds Rantebe recently.

Measures are taken to make the cadet training more effective and successful under the guidance of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, he said.

The dedication of officers attached to the NCC and the assistance of school Principals to make the NCC successful is highly appreciated, he said.

Nalanda College, Colombo won the champions' trophy of the third battalion while Price of Wales College, Moratuwa bagged the champions' trophy of the 19th battalion.

Major General Jayasundara appreciating the support of Principals distributed certificates to those who took part in the assessment camp.

Senior Officers attached to the combined forces and NCC, Principals, staffs of schools and parents participated.