President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed the improvement of transportation facilities as well as road development in Manadhoo island of Noonu atoll, with island councilors.

Meeting with the island council on Tuesday as part of his ongoing two-day tour of five islands of Noonu atoll, the president was thanked for the ongoing developmental work on the island.

Discussions focused around the most pressing needs of its residents, the need for road development, utility services in the newly inhabited part of the island, healthcare, sports facilities for the youth, the ferry terminal, and the local market.

The council members also requested the introduction of polytechnic programmes on the island.

With Manadhoo being the administrative capital of the atoll, the councilors noted that the island welcomes visitors seeking a variety of services, with which they stressed on the need to improve transportation facilities.

President Solih stated that the ongoing water supply network project will be followed by the road project and assured them that upgrading works and the development of an extension building to the Noonu Atoll Hospital will proceed simultaneously.

Further, he expressed confidence in securing the human resources required for the healthcare sector before April 2022 and assured the council members that the government will work to seek ways to address their concerns