Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed has asserted that although he and his wife have received a flat, there are individuals who are more deserving who have not received flats yet.

He said that in the flat list announced on Thursday, while he was a co-applicant, his wife Mariyam Thaufeeqa has been allocated a three-bedroom flat.

However, due to his current position, Haidar said that he declines to receive a flat under him and his wife's name, expressing belief that there are many families who deserve flats under the ‘Gedhoruveriyaa’ scheme more than they do as a couple.

In his statement, Haidar also announced his decision to respectfully relinquish the flat allocated to him and his wife under the scheme.