Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated the objective of the government is to initiate and complete projects according to the will and needs of the public. He made the statement during a meeting with the members of the Fuvahmulah City Council held as part of his visit to Fuvahmulah City and Addu City.
Speaking during the meeting, Vice President Naseem noted the government has several ongoing development projects in the Fuvahmulah and that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih pays close attention to the developmental needs and ongoing projects in the city. The members of the Fuvahmulah City Council relayed several interests from their residents during the meeting and extensively discussed solutions to the issues faced in the city.
The council members discussed modernising the roads and upgrading healthcare services and delved into improving education in the city, including the model school concept and additional educational development. They further highlighted the ongoing work at the powerhouse, safety upgrades during disembarking to and embarking from the city, safe access to swimming in the areas around the city, and tablet computers for the school children. They also relayed concerns regarding the interruption of transportation services between Fuvahmulah City and Huvadhu Atoll, discussing possible resolutions with the vice president.
Addressing the concerns raised by the council, Vice President Naseem affirmed that he would raise the issues with the relevant government agencies and work to find suitable solutions. He also shared the latest updates on the projects the councillors enquired about.
The vice president was accompanied at the meeting by high-level officials from the government.
Following the meeting, he visited and toured the site designated for additional upgrades to the Gnaviyani Atoll Education Centre in Fuvahmulah