North Jakarta Mayor, Wahyu Haryadi said, character development for learners is very important. This is because formation of positive character is the foundation of national education.

This is very important to create the next generation that is strong, tough and highly competitive

"This is very important to create the next generation that is strong, tough and highly competitive," he stated, when he led a ceremony for celebration National Education Day on the yard of North Jakarta Mayor Office, Tuesday (5/2).

He assessed, through reformation in the field of education, learners are expected to have good character and manners.

Additionally, those must also be given provision of skills and professions.

"There must be constructive participation by all levels of educational actors and stakeholders to achieve that goal," he closed.