President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Ras Malé project will be carried out without state expenditures.
He made the statement while speaking at a ceremony held at Dharubaaruge last night by the Local Government Authority (LGA) to give away the ‘Kangathi Awards 2023’, to recognise the local councils' advancement, participation, and improvement. This award was conferred after ranking local councils under the Local Council Performance Index.
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and other senior government officials also attended the ceremony.
During his speech, the President reiterated that the Administration’s policies are pro-Maldivian and prioritize the country and its citizens. He stated that during the presidential election, the housing crisis was the most often voiced concern, adding that this was the primary driving force behind his decision to address public concerns and launch a land reclamation project as extensive as the Ras Malé development project within the first 14 weeks of office.
He further assured that the project would be completed as promised.
He added that the additional tracts of land from Ras Malé and Gulhi Falhu as well as the further land reclamation at Giraavaru Falhu, and Hulhumalé will provide a permanent solution to the age-old housing problem in the Maldives. He further stated that during this presidential term, various housing projects will be planned and carried out simultaneously throughout the nation, permanently solving housing issues.
