President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed that the government has found solutions to most of the pertinent issues faced by the residents of Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll. He made the remarks during a meeting with members of the Eydhafushi Island Council and the Women’s Development Committee (WDC) of the island.
At the meeting, the council members conveyed the community’s concerns, including space constraints in the island’s harbour, the need to repair the revetment used for shore protection, increasing housing opportunities for the residents, upgrading the office building of the council secretariat, and improving healthcare services in the Baa Atoll Hospital.
Furthermore, the council members emphasised the island's road development project, noting that there were additional roads to be developed and that work on the unfinished roads needed to be expedited. They also highlighted the need for a futsal ground for the island’s youth population, while the WDC members stressed the need for a handball court on the island.
Speaking to the council and WDC members, President Solih said that the government has found solutions to most of the grievances raised at their previous meeting. He assured them that the administration will address their concerns and find amicable solutions by consulting with the relevant ministries. He added that development projects for the island would be included in the budget for next year after discussions with key stakeholders.