Dhaandhoo Island Council has noted substantial developmental progress has been made under the administration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and extended their gratitude. The remarks were made during a meeting held by President Solih with the Dhaandhoo Island Council and members of the Women's Development Committee (WDC).
Speaking with President Solih, the council members highlighted that his visit to the island was the first by a sitting president over the past ten years and noted the support of government offices and institutions for the developmental progress of the island. The discussions at the meeting focused on the island community's most pertinent needs and concerns.
Prior to the meeting, President Solih attended a function to officially hand over 25 hectares of newly reclaimed land on Dhaandhoo Island to the island council. At the meeting, the council members spoke about expediting the provision of electricity, water supply, and a sewerage network to the newly reclaimed land.
Furthermore, the council members also requested the inclusion of Dhoregala, an uninhabited island, under the council's jurisdiction, expediting the development of Vodumula as a tourist resort, and arranging access to the beach in the reclaimed area. Discussions about relocating the powerhouse and the proposed amendments to the road construction and harbour development projects were also held with the president. The council members also requested the introduction of computer sciences and Information and communications technology at the school.
Speaking with President Solih, members of the WDC highlighted the need to introduce higher education opportunities with the establishment of a Maldives National University (MNU) campus, develop a detoxification centre, and require equipment for an indoor gym.
At the meeting, President Solih shared the latest details of the administration's developmental plans for the island. He also assured the members of the administration's commitment to finding amicable solutions to the concerns of the island's residents.
Dhaandhoo is President Solih’s first stop on his visit to Gaafu Alifu Atoll. A high-level government delegation is accompanying him on the visit.