Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has denied claims that the ministry is obstructing the development of the proposed neighbourhood fish processing plant in Gadhdhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
The finance minister made the statement in response to a question by Parliamentarian Ahmed Zahir. The parliamentarian requested a written answer from the finance minister regarding claims that the neighbourhood fish plant project in Gadhdhoo is stalled due to the finance ministry.
In response to the question, Minister Ameer stated the public finance regulations stipulate that any procurement worth over USD325,000 must be submitted to the National Tender Board for approval. The minister said there has been no role of the finance ministry in the procurement process of the project, which was announced on December 17, 2020.
The development of the fish processing plant in Gadhdhoo is currently in the tendering stage. The island council of Gadhdhoo has already allocated land for the development of the plant.