President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured help of the administration in resolving the challenges faced by Meyna School in Holhudhoo, Noonu Atoll. He made the statement while speaking to the community leaders and residents of Holhudhoo, as part of his tour of Noonu Atoll.
At his meeting with members of Holhudhoo Island Council and the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), the council members spoke extensively about the challenges facing Meyna School. They also raised other concerns related to housing, healthcare, sports, and the need for a more spacious mosque. WDC members brought to the attention of the president the difficulties they face due to the lack of dedicated office space.
President Solih said he would work with the relevant ministries to address the concerns raised at the meeting. He also proposed dialogue to determine the best possible use for Holhumeedhoo, an uninhabited island under the Holhudhoo Council’s jurisdiction.
The residential community also shared with the President their grievances, including the need for housing and sporting facilities. The president went on to brief them of the administration’s developmental plans for the island. He also met with the faculty and parents of Meyna School to discuss ways to alleviate their concerns.
Later in the day, President Solih officially inaugurated the newly restored and upgraded football grounds. He then joined the community leaders and residents to watch a friendly game between a veteran’s team from Male’ and a team from Holhudhoo. He also stopped by the health centre and inspected the progress of the new extension building.
The president's visit to Holhudhoo was the final leg of his two-day tour of Noonu Atoll. He is accompanied on the visit by some members of his cabinet and senior government officials.