Muli Island Council has thanked President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for the rapid and unprecedented level of development under his administration.
During his tour of Meemu Atoll, President Solih met with the members of the island council and women’s development committee (WDC) of Muli. The meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Meemu Atoll Council and featured extensive discussions about the most pressing issues facing the island community.
At the meeting, the council members said they deeply valued President Solih’s decision to consult with them about the administration’s developmental plans. They also thanked him for his efforts to develop the island communities. They then shared with President Solih the community’s most pressing needs, including renovating the harbour, improving healthcare services at the Muli Regional Hospital, addressing coastal erosion, and resolving space constraints and other challenges facing the island council.
Discussions at the meeting also centered on addressing the prevalence of drug abuse on the island, one of the community’s most significant social issues. On this topic, President Solih assured them that he will work with the national task force combatting drug-related offences to find ways to address the issue. He also asked the council to present a report on the matter.
Speaking at the meeting, President Solih briefed the council members about the administration’s developmental plans. He said the administration would seek ways to expedite the renovation of the harbour and revealed that the Ministry of Health has commenced a survey on healthcare sector improvements.