President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih moves to dissolve the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and effect an administrative reorganization of the Government.
He made the decision under the executive authority vested upon him by Article 115 of the Maldives’ Constitution
In a statement, the President's Office said that under these changes, the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure will be renamed the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and will take over the responsibilities of the dissolved Ministry.
It also said that staff previously employed at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be transferred to the newly named Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the President's Office today confirmed the resignation of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Aminath Athifa.
The President's Office said that Presiden Solih has accepted the letter of resignation delivered to him by the former Minister of the now-dissolved ministry.
Athifa made the decision to resign in light of poor health rendering her unable to perform the duties required of a cabinet portfolio.
The former Minister had shared details of her health condition with the President prior to making her decision.
The President's Office said while accepting her resignation, the Presiden Solih also expressed gratitude to Athifa for her service and wished her well in her future endeavors.
