President Dr Mohamed Waheed today laid the foundations for a mosque, water plant and waste management centre in Maamendhoo of Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
Addressing the people of Maamendhoo following the foundation laying ceremonies, the President highlighted the need to adapt to a new system of waste management and recycle waste products as much as possible.
Speaking in this regard, the President said that it was important to treat and manage non-biodegradables properly, and said that it could also be used for power generation.
In his speech, President Waheed underlined the increasing rate of the population, noting that it in turn increases the amount of waste thrown away. The President said that as our beaches were directly linked to our main source of income – tourism; we must be responsible in disposing waste products and not throw them on our beaches or the seaside.
On conclusion of his two day visit to some islands in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, President Dr Mohamed Waheed has returned back in Male’ this afternoon.
