AMANAH Building Inaugurated by President Jokowi, Ready to Produce Superior and Competitive Young Generation

ACEH — In order to optimize the competence of Aceh’s youth, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, inaugurated the Aneuk Muda Aceh Unggul dan Hebat (AMANAH) on October 15, 2024 in Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province. The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) initiated the AMANAH program which is a strong commitment from President Jokowi in order to empower the young generation of Aceh to face a brighter and more glorious future.

President Joko Widodo through BIN has a very strong commitment to provide real support to young people. With the inauguration of the AMANAH Building along with all adequate facilities, the young men and women of Aceh through various activity programs can improve their abilities, independence, and professionalism.President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, said that it is necessary to create superior human resources so that they can compete with other countries.”Our key is how we can create superior human resources, so that we can compete with other countries,” said President Jokowi.”Today I am truly amazed by the innovation, the creativity of the young people in Aceh who I see are very creative and innovative, whether in fashion, especially Muslim fashion, design, it is truly very classy, ​​in my opinion very classy,” he said.According to President Jokowi, AMANAH’s products such as fashion, food and beverage (F&B), and other products have advantages that world-class products do not have.”AMANAH bag products are not inferior to world brands, they can sell for 50 or even 100 million, but it turns out that here the price is only 600 thousand. Such good items are sold for 600 thousand. The workmanship is very neat, the design and size are very good, the inside is also very neat,” explained President Jokowi.President Jokowi also said that the products produced by AMANAH can significantly improve the economy of the Aceh region. This is because AMANAH has succeeded in creating world-class goods.”The packaging is also very classy. Overall, we will get extraordinary added value if all products, commodities in Aceh are made into goods, job opportunities are also open, added value that may multiply 10 or 30 times will also be obtained, meaning the economy in Aceh Province will increase drastically,” he added.Furthermore, President Jokowi appreciated the work and technological innovations created by Acehnese youth to be able to compete with other countries.”I really appreciate, also many applications that have emerged are originally made by young people in Aceh and I really appreciate, appreciate and we hope that it is really useful. Like those related to AI, applications for irrigation, fertilization, I think an innovation that I should give a thumbs up to and if I see and compare it is not inferior to young people in Jakarta,” said President Jokowi.President Jokowi hopes that there will be many facilities like this throughout Indonesia.”The leap is not less, it just depends on how to consistently polish and hone it so that new innovations emerge in Aceh Province, I really appreciate the initiative from BIN (State Intelligence Agency) which has prepared this, and we hope that in all provinces there will be Creative Hubs like this,” he concluded.Previously, the Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Police General (ret.) Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan appreciated President Jokowi’s performance in equitable development in Indonesia, not only Java-centric but also Indonesia-centric.This further proves that in the era of President Jokowi, development is increasingly evenly distributed from Sabang to Merauke. Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan invited all parties to be proud of the products produced by AMANAH because they have advantages that other regions do not have.”One of the patchouli products that is one of the best products in the world is in AMANAH. This product is marketed directly to France and has established cooperation and become a supply chain for the beauty sector such as perfume there,” said Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan.”Next, with the presence of AMANAH, Aceh coffee can live again with markets for Korea and Japan. Then, to meet the needs of rice in West Aceh and East Aceh Districts, it is no longer necessary to depend on neighboring provinces, but can be cut for the supply chain to be carried out directly in the district,” he added.Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan said that AMANAH is also involved in the development of technology in Aceh such as electric vehicles, robotics, and Grade A motorcycle workshops.”Electric vehicles and motorcycle workshops with Grade A level and in accordance with the regulations can be directly processed for their legality at Samsat. Robotics are also the same, we should be proud that through AMANAH in Aceh, it has begun to be introduced from elementary, junior high and high school levels. Packaging is also the same, all components have been made at AMANAH which is a very effective breakthrough step in cutting the supply chain of Aceh’s youth to reduce production costs that have so far been supplied from outside Aceh,” he explained.Then, in the agriculture and fisheries sector, AMANAH has empowered young people to produce harvests that support food self-sufficiency in Aceh.”Quality agriculture using smart agriculture methods, fertilization is very precise, and at the same time the harvest can be used to fulfill the Free Nutritious Meal program, a program from Mr. Prabowo and Mr. Gibran,” said Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan.”The fiber ship is lighter than the market made of wood, and its range is further and stronger, the fertilizer spreading drone equipped with a fertilization algorithm and its spare parts have been made by the AMANAH youth technology workshop,” he added.Prof. Dr. Budi Gunawan said that President Jokowi has represented the voice and aspirations of Aceh’s youth to build a forum to develop innovation and creativity of the young generation.”This is all thanks to the concern of Mr. Joko Widodo, thank you sir, we represent the voices of aspirations from the youth of Aceh. Today’s moment is very historic for the youth of Aceh, being able to interact directly with the President and whenever you come to Aceh, this AMANAH Youth Creative Hub is a home for all your children,” he explained.The Head of BIN hopes that AMANAH will bring hope for the future of young people to be more prosperous, prosperous and advanced.”All the progress they have made is the fruit of the success of young people who can be obtained as charity from President Joko Widodo. AMANAH will always be remembered as a mandate from Mr. Jokowi for the future of Aceh, they see through this AMANAH bringing hope for their future to be more prosperous, prosperous and advanced,” he concluded.