Jayapura (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed a senior high school under the government's tuition-free education program, Sekolah Rakyat (People's School), in Jayapura, Papua, on Thursday, where he also distributed school supplies to students.

He visited Sekolah Rakyat Senior High School (SRMA) 29, inspecting infrastructure, facilities, and equipment while greeting students and encouraging them to stay motivated.

John Mampioper, head of the Jayapura Center for Social Welfare Education and Training, noted that SRMA 29 is better equipped than some other schools outside Papua.

"Vice President Gibran emphasized the importance of discipline, maintaining health, and honing skills to achieve their dreams. He particularly encouraged those aspiring to pursue careers in the military or police," Mampioper said.

He expressed gratitude for Gibran's visit, which included distributing school supplies and motivating students to keep learning.

"We are delighted to see Vice President Gibran give motivational messages directly to the pupils of SRMA 29 in Jayapura and interact with them," he added.

One of the students, Gilbert Piter Kaiba, voiced his excitement over the rare opportunity to meet the vice president in person.

"Earlier, Mr. Vice President told us to do our best in studying and follow all instructions from teachers. It is an honor for us to interact directly with him and receive school bags and supplies," he said.

He expressed hope that Gibran would one day return to Jayapura and meet more students.

Gibran began his agenda in Papua on Wednesday by reviewing the Free Nutritious Meals program at a public junior high school and inspecting the Free Health Checks program at a community health center in Jayapura.

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