Council members of Dhanbidhoo island in Laamu atoll, have shared their development concerns with the president.

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.

Discussions at the meeting revolved around the concerns and most pressing issues facing the island community.

The meeting saw Dhanbidhoo councilors sharing concerns regarding the halted development projects that have been initiated on the island.

They also shed light on the significance of addressing issues such as the delayed construction of the proposed mosque, establishing a social center, and modernizing the island’s main roads.

The president was briefed on challenges facing the island community due to erosion, sanitation issues, and harbor concerns as well.

Discussions also revolved around difficulties faced in providing affordable housing for residents.

The meeting also saw the island’s WDC members sharing challenges they face in carrying out their tasks.

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.