Council members of Maabaidhoo island in Laamu atoll, have sought a swift solution to the issue of soil erosion in the island.

This was done during a meeting President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu held with the island’s councilors and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) members as part of his tour of several islands in Laamu atoll which he began on Thursday morning.

During the meeting held at Dhanbidhoo School, discussions revolved around the key concerns and vital needs of the island community.

The meeting saw councilors shedding light on the urgency of finding an immediate solution for the issue of soil erosion on the island, as well as providing banking services as soon as possible.

Maabaidhoo councilors briefed the president on the necessity for a new building to house the Laamu Atoll School and the Council administration office.

They also sought from the government to convert the island's health center into a 24-hour facility.

Discussions also revolved around ways to increase job opportunities on the island.

Further, the island’s WDC members requested the government to increase the allowances allocated to them.

The members of his cabinet accompanying him on the tour provided updates on the ongoing initiatives by the administration aiming to address the issues raised by the councilors.

President Muizzu assured the councilors that their recommendations would be considered, and that the government would seek ways to pursue them.