Education Ministry sacks Dr. Hussein Zahir from advisory position

8 ޖުލައި 2017 | ހޮނިހިރު 09:29

He is a veteran public official, having served as Youth Minister under longstanding former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and as Chancellor to the Maldives National University

Shan Anees | 8 ޖުލައި 2017 | ހޮނިހިރު 09:29

Dr. Hussein Zahir (far-right)

The Education Ministry has removed Hussein Zahir from his position as advisor to ministry.

Zahir was removed on Saturday and RaajjeMV understands that he has been issued a document confirming this.

He is a veteran public official, having served as Youth Minister under longstanding former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and as Chancellor to the Maldives National University. He has also served as Chancellor to the Islamic University in Malé City.

Zahir is also one of the founders of Haveeru Media Group, which used to produce the Haveeru Daily, the oldest newspaper in the country.

Education Ministry sacks Dr. Hussein Zahir from advisory position

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