President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has held discussions with the members of the Raa Atoll Vaadhoo Island Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC). During the meeting, councillors thanked the president and the government for the swift pace of development projects, highlighting some of the major ongoing work on the island by this administration.
During the meeting held at the Secretariat of the Vaadhoo Island Council, the councillors shared a presentation with the president detailing the work undertaken for the progress of Vaadhoo, as well as future development plans. They also highlighted several difficulties concerning residents, such as coastal erosion and land constraints at the harbour and football field. They also requested to increase the police presence, and members of the WDC requested to increase allowances provided to the members.
Speaking at the meeting, the president commended the councillors for their diligence in formulating plans and conducting strategic programmes for the progress of Vaadhoo, offering the government's full support in their endeavours. He also said that he would work with the relevant government agencies to find solutions for the problems discussed during the meeting.
Following the meeting, President Solih visited the development site for the new 300-person capacity mosque on Vaadhoo Island and inspected the progress of the water and sewerage project.
As part of the visit to Vaadhoo, First Lady Fazna Ahmed visited Vaadhoo School and met with the senior officials and administrators of the school. During the meeting, the school's representatives discussed their policies as well as the obstacles they confront in carrying out their everyday duties at the school.
Speaking at the meeting, the first lady emphasised the need to prioritise not only increasing resources but also developing and training human resources. She highlighted higher education opportunities in particular. Further, she noted the importance of improving children's awareness of vital subjects such as career guidance and enhancing teaching skills through additional training.
Vaadhoo School currently has 108 students enrolled between L.K.G. and grade 10. Senior officials at the school took pride that all students who had completed their education and reside on Vaadhoo are employed. In response, the first lady stated that teachers play a pivotal part in such accomplishments and commended the teachers.
The school representatives presented First Lady Fazna a glass bottle to commemorate the No Plastic Campaign. The First Lady gifted two books, on anti-bullying and sexual harassment awareness, to the school library during her visit. She also spent time at the school with students in L.K.G. and U.K.G. classes.
Vaadhoo is the fifth destination of the president and first lady’s ongoing three-day trip to 8 islands in Shaviyani Atoll and Raa Atoll. Cabinet ministers, senior executives from the President’s Office and a delegation of high-level government officials accompany the president and first lady on this trip.