President pledges to prioritise on farming and local tourism to empower citizens of Thoddoo

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to prioritise investments in farming and local tourism for the betterment of the citizens of AA. Thoddoo island. He made the remarks while speaking with the residents of the island Sunday morning.

In his address, the President noted that the citizens of the island were productive members engaging in a wide range of economic activity. As such, he said, the residents have perfected the farming and local tourism industries, with most of the residents having carried out the work for years. Noting this, the President pledged to broaden opportunities for the sectors, to make the citizens more affluent.

The President also noted that the Council had formed a Local Authority company and shared his experiences of attempting to operate such a company during his tenure as Male’ City Mayor. President Dr Muizzu said that this administration would not bar the work of such companies, affirming his constant support to all initiatives that bettered the lives of ordinary Maldivians. He said the administration would seek to provide financial and other forms of assistance to such companies.

The President further stressed that his Administration would not operate on political bias, serving the Maldivians fairly and justly. He reaffirmed the Administration’s full support to Councils and Women’s Development Committees.

Reflecting on the issues facing the island, President Dr Muizzu assured that the road development project of the island will commence next year. He noted that in the 2025 budget, priority was given to water and sewerage projects, as well as road development. Additionally, in the coming year, operations of the health centre are to be expanded, with the island school shifting from two sessions to one, as well as the introduction of A-Level education. Moreover, he said that green tax revenues are to be harnessed in consolidating waste management services across the nation.

The President further pledged to install a US dollar ATM in the island, furthering banking services in the island. He noted the work that had already been carried out to broaden banking services across the nation.

Following the meeting with the citizens of the island, the President visited the Thoddoo Health Centre. During his tour of the Centre, he conversed with the staff and inquired of the pressing issues and needs of the Centre and staff.