President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has revealed the government is working to facilitate training opportunities for the Women's Development Committees (WDCs) through the Local Government Authority (LGA). He made the statement at a meeting with the Ukulhas Island Council and WDC.
During the meeting held as part of his trip to Ukulhas, Alifu Alifu Atoll, the councillors relayed the most urgent needs and difficulties faced by the residents of Ukulhas, relaying financial shortages for conducting administrative tasks. They stressed the need for finding better alternatives to raise finances for their activities to adapt to the burgeoning local tourism sector in the island and recommended allocating a dedicated percentage from the green tax to them to ease their financial burdens.
In addition, they shared their concerns with President Solih on the company operated by the island's cooperative society and Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO), named MIFCO Ukulhas. WDC members present at the meeting also highlighted the need for training to expand their operations.
During the meeting, President Solih said development projects progress faster and more efficiently with improved coordination between the government and the councils. He also shared recent updates on ongoing projects on the island and addressed the request on the green tax by saying the government will consider their request and find a better solution after discussing it with the relevant authorities.
Following the meeting, President Solih visited and toured the Ukulhas Health Centre and the Ukulhas harbour development site.