Mahibadhoo Island Council has expressed its gratitude to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for earmarking in the state budget for next year the land reclamation project for Mahibadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. The remarks were made at a meeting held with President Solih and members of the Mahibadhoo Island Council and the Women's Development Committee (WDC).
At the meeting, the council members noted that it had been 35 years since housing plots were last issued on the island, noting that the land reclamation project would help address space constraints on the island. The council members also expressed their support for the administration's developmental agenda.
The discussions at the meeting also focused on the pertinent needs and concerns of the island's community. Topics discussed at the meeting included housing, waste management, shore protection, expediting the hospital project, road construction, and youth development. The council members also requested the inclusion of Maafaru Lagoon under their jurisdiction. The WDC members also shared their concerns about needing more dedicated office space.
At the meeting, President Solih briefed them on the administration's developmental plans for the island. He also assured the members of the administration's commitment to finding agreeable solutions to the concerns of the island's residents.
In conclusion, the council members noted the fruitful nature of the meeting and expressed their gratitude to President Solih and his administration. The president also reiterated his commitment to ensuring the equitable development of all islands.