President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has expressed confidence that housing will be secured for the majority of citizens by around mid-2028 through the various projects being facilitated by the government.
The President made the remarks while responding to a question from a journalist about housing projects being implemented under the government’s housing policy during a press meeting held at the President’s Office on Monday.
President Dr Muizzu said that the housing projects initiated by the current administration, which are at various stages of implementation, will enable a large number of citizens to move into their homes during his term. He stressed that the government’s housing pledge is not being fulfilled solely through the construction of flats. Instead, the government is facilitating opportunities such as accessible housing loans and other forms of financial assistance to help citizens secure housing. He added that further details regarding these opportunities would be announced by the relevant institutions.
During the briefing, President Dr Muizzu also shared an overview of major land reclamation projects being undertaken by the government in the Greater Male’ Area in connection with its housing initiatives.
The President has previously said that his government will provide housing to the largest number of people in the country’s history. He has also said the government’s housing projects are being implemented free from political or other outside influence.
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, 113 housing projects are currently being implemented nationwide. President Dr Muizzu has identified finding a permanent solution to the country’s housing shortage as an important government priority.