Council members of Maduvvari island of Meemu atoll have shared their development needs with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

This was done during a meeting he held with the island’s council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) members on Wednesday.

The meeting saw Maduvvari councilors shedding light on the importance of protecting the eroding areas on the island, as well as establishing an island harbor that is safe for the island residents and visitors to use.

Councilors also shared challenges linked to the space limitations at the island’s school as well as the absence of doctors stationed for long hours at the island’s health center.

They also shed light on initiatives to generate revenue for the island, as well as the need for a comprehensive waste disposal system.

The president was also briefed on the negative impact facing island residents due to power cuts.

Listening to these concerns, the president assured the members that his administration would address the issues raised by the council and seek solutions to tackle them, through consultations with relevant authorities.

Members of the president’s Cabinet of Ministers accompanying him on the tour shared latest updates linked to the issues raised, at the meeting.