The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) conferred the "Bodu Rasgefaanu title" on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The award was conferred President Muizzu at the Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) Builder Awards 2023 ceremony held at Hotel Jen, on Sunday.

This is the first time that the title has been conferred.

MNACI states that President Muizzu was conferred the title in appreciation of his contributions to the Maldives' construction industry.

At the ceremony, MNACI noted that the President had achieved substantial advances in the Maldives' building sectors throughout his term as the Housing Minister and the Mayor of Malé City.

President Muizzu's supervision oversaw the construction of the Maldives' tallest buildings, such as IGMH's 25-story building and the Hiyaa project. The first bridge in the Maldives' history, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, was also completed under President Dr. Muizzu's supervision.