Vice President Faisal Naseem has assured the government will continue to fulfill the development needs of citizens. He made the remark during a meeting with the members of the Dhuvaafaru Island Council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) as part of his six-island tour of Raa Atoll.
During the meeting, the council members shared with Vice President Naseem the most pertinent needs of the community, including challenges facing the education and healthcare sectors, especially human resources development. They noted the fishing community faced difficulties acquiring ice and highlighted the need for banking services. The WDC members spoke about the need for training funeral staff.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice President Naseem reiterated the administration’s commitment to working closely with island communities and ensuring the decisions reflect the needs of the communities. He also assured the administration’s commitment to completing developmental projects, despite their size. He also stated the administration would work towards finding amicable solutions to the issues raised at the meeting.
Following the meeting, Vice President Naseem met with the management and staff of public offices and institutions on the island. Some topics discussed at the meeting included the need for an outdoor library, vocational education and training programmes, budget constraints, and staff and resource shortages facing the Family and Children’s Service Centre. They also noted the need to improve policing services. The vice president also visited Dhuvaafaru Health Centre, where he met with staff and inquired about its operations.