President Muizzu: Further population consolidation in K. Thulusdhoo only after securing housing for current residents

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated today that further population consolidation in K. Thulusdhoo, an island already inhabited by people from various other islands, will only proceed after securing housing for the island's current residents.

Speaking during his visit to Thulusdhoo today, the final destination of his current trip to several islands, the President announced that the next major project for the island is the road construction project, which is expected to be contracted out within the next month.

He noted that the construction of these roads is crucial for both the current residents and those who migrate to the island.

The President said that the residents also desire the allocation of plots from the reclaimed land to solve the island's housing crisis. He added that plans are being made to address this issue in the coming days.

Acknowledging Thulusdhoo as a successful example of population consolidation, the President stated that the government wishes to bring in individuals who wish to migrate to Thulusdhoo, provided there is sufficient space after the housing issue for the current residents has been resolved.

"This island has been successful in population and consolidation efforts. And I know that in the coming days, this is an island with a population that encourages and welcomes (such efforts)," the President said while meeting with the residents.

President Muizzu emphasized that any future population consolidation initiatives would be carried out in consultation with the people of Thulusdhoo.

"Beyond that, and provided there is space, we, God willing, want to undertake further population and development consolidation projects on this island. That will proceed according to the consultation and views of the residents of this island."

Thulusdhoo, which has a thriving guesthouse business, is already home to people who have migrated from other islands.

The President also announced plans for Thulusdhoo to include: