President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has sent condolences to the family of Maldivian broadcasting pioneer Ibrahim Manik following his passing at the age of 72. He passed away in Bangalore, India, on November 30.
Speaking with the bereaved family, President Solih noted that Ibrahim Manik had contributed to the development of the Maldivian broadcasting sector and was heavily involved in a variety of popular programmes on Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu (DRA) and Television Maldives (TVM).
The late Ibrahim Manik spent most of his career in the broadcasting industry. He worked as the English secretary, programme planner, and producer for Radio Maldives. In DRA, he served as a programme producer, assistant director, deputy director, and director. During his 27-year career in the industry, the late Ibrahim Manik also served as the Director-General of Broadcasting at the Department of Information and Broadcasting.
The late Ibrahim Manik also delivered outstanding services as the Minister of Information, Arts, and Culture from November 11, 1993, to September 13, 2004. During his 35-year-long career in government, he also served as the Minister of Youth, Development, and Sports. He started his career in government on January 19, 1971.
In 1996, the late Ibrahim Manik was presented with the National Award for Recognition to celebrate his contributions to promoting music. He also received the Minivan 25 Award for Public Service and special recognition awards in 1999, 2000, and 2001 for his contributions to promoting Dhivehi literature. In 2022, he received the Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award conferred by the Maldives Broadcast Commission for his invaluable services to the industry.
The government has decided to hold a memorial service and open a book of condolences in memory of the late Ibrahim Manik. The book of condolences will be placed at DRA, where the late Ibrahim Manik served for over 27 years in his long career in the broadcasting industry. The Maldives Broadcasting Commission will host the memorial service.