President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the administration has shown that the government can continue to meet the expectation of the people without making excuses. He made the remarks after inaugurating the new powerhouse and office building developed on Veyvah, Meemu Atoll, by Fenaka Corporation Limited.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, President Solih said the new powerhouse will put an end to the longstanding electricity problems on the island. The president also recognised Fenaka and the role of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) in developing the nation and realising the administration’s vision for national development. He assured the community that these state-owned companies will continue to provide essential services to the people and thanked them for their commitment. He said that Fenaka and MTCC have shown that complaints such as the lack of funds or human resources are just excuses to avoid commencing work.
Furthermore, President Solih noted the public confidence in these companies and said that most island councils contracted their developmental work to Fenaka and MTCC. He also announced that Fenaka will be awarded projects to develop ice plants throughout the Maldives in September and that the powerhouses will be operated by Fenaka and State Electronic Company Limited (STELCO).
In his speech, President Solih reiterated that this administration prioritised empowering youth and said the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment will work closely with the island’s community to build sports facilities. Before concluding, he reiterated that the administration provides equal opportunities for all islands, despite their size or population.
The old powerhouse on Veyvah was over 29 years old and located near the island’s residential area, which led to noise pollution complaints. The power generation capacity of the old powerhouse was 368kw. The new 208sqm powerhouse built by Fenaka can accommodate four staff, while the new office building has a capacity of 25 staff. The new powerhouse, with a capacity of 448kw, was designed to accommodate three generator sets of 400kw.