MVR 250 million cleared from outstanding bills: Education Minister

Minister Shafeeu said that the remaining MVR 37 million would be cleared once the ministry resolves certain issues related to the outstanding amounts.

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Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu in an interview with Mihaaru News last Tuesday -- Photo: Nishan Ali

Malika Shahid

2024-11-17 11:54:43

The Ministry of Education has paid MVR 250 million of the MVR 287 million owed to various companies and individuals for bills incurred between 2019 and 2023, Minister of Education Dr Ismail Shafeeu said.

During an interview with Mihaaru News on Tuesday, the minister said that while the biggest challenge was ensuring payments were made while continuing essential work, only MVR 37 million remains outstanding.

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