President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has emphasized the importance of peace and stability for the nation to fully benefit from development initiatives. Speaking to the residents of GA. Maamendhoo during his visit yesterday, the President underscored his administration’s commitment to maintaining national harmony.
“Development can only be meaningful when the country is at peace,” President Muizzu said, adding that he will not allow any individual or group to disrupt the nation’s stability. “If anyone attempts to disturb the peace, I will take action with a sense of national responsibility to ensure order and unity.”
Highlighting his administration’s focus over the past 14 months, President Muizzu reaffirmed that he had not resorted to targeting or persecuting political opponents and pledged to uphold this principle in the future.
During his address, the President also spoke of his ambitious housing goals, reiterating his aim to provide affordable homes to citizens. He stressed that various housing initiatives facilitated through government schemes, budgets, and banks will help every citizen own their first home by the end of his five-year term.
President Muizzu assured Maamendhoo residents that development projects on the island would be implemented without bias. He announced that port development and efforts to combat coastal erosion would begin soon in collaboration with relevant authorities. He also promised the completion of long-delayed sewerage projects and the modernization of island roads.
The visit to Maamendhoo is part of President Muizzu’s three-day tour of nine islands across the Huvadhoo Atoll. The tour aims to strengthen communication between the government and local councils, ensuring that the needs and aspirations of island communities are addressed.
Accompanied by cabinet ministers and senior officials, President Muizzu has used the tour to engage directly with residents and reaffirm his administration’s pledge to prioritize regional development. The tour concludes today as the President wraps up his engagements in the atoll.
