The council members of Bilehdhoo island of Faafu atoll have urged to fast-track the completion of the major development projects on 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 Faafu atoll which he began on Saturday.

Discussions at the meeting revolved around the most important development needs of the island residents.

The meeting saw Bilehdhoo councilors pushing the administration to fast-track the completion of the major development projects that have been initiated on the island.

Further, the island’s WDC members also shed light on the importance of establishing an indoor gym and a volleyball court for women.

Listening to the concerns raised at the meeting, the president assured them that he would address the concerns raised at the meeting in consultation with relevant authorities.

He also noted that the establishment of an indoor gym, a youth center and a volleyball court were included among the initiatives he had pledged.

Muizzu also noted that efforts were underway to ensure the progress of the island.

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