President Dr Mohamed Muizzu discussed the development needs of Ungoofaaru of Raa Atoll at a meeting with Ungoofaaru Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and heads of institutions. The meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Raa Atoll Council as part of the President’s ongoing visit to the Atoll.
Speaking at the meeting, council members requested the President to expedite ongoing developmental efforts and initiate new projects for the island. They emphasised the need for a housing project and resolving space constraints at the school by constructing additional classrooms. They also highlighted the need to develop a commercial harbour to realise the envisioned changes in line with the President’s pledge to develop the island as an Urban Centre. Additionally, they relayed their need to establish a campus for the Maldives National University (MNU) on the island, a TVET Centre, and an office building consolidating government services under a single roof.
In response, President Dr Muizzu assured that the concerns highlighted would be addressed.
Cabinet Ministers accompanying the President also provided additional information about the developmental plans for the island.