Administrative separation of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo marks the beginning of development citizens hope for: President

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the administrative separation of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo (in Addu City) is the beginning of fulfilling the long-awaited development goals of the residents of both islands.

President Muizzu began his visit to Addu yesterday by first traveling to Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. The residents of both islands gathered together to give him a warm welcome at the harbor.

Addressing a gathering of residents at S. Atoll Madhrasa, the President said that the "disappointment and hardship" experienced by the people of these two islands under the previous administrative system was brought to an end because the citizens themselves requested the change. The President expressed happiness that the change was implemented as desired by the residents, following a referendum (Yes/No) vote.

"I welcome the beloved citizens of both islands for this change," the President said.

The President asserted that the administrative separation of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo marks the beginning of achieving the development that the residents have long hoped for. He added that with this change in the administrative system, the basic needs of both islands will be addressed in the coming days.

The President's visit followed his decision last Monday to separate Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo from Addu City's administrative control and establish two separate island councils. This decision was based on the result of the referendum held on October 25, which sought the opinion of residents of Meedhoo, Hulhudhoo, and Feydhoo, which are geographically separate from the main connected islands of Addu, regarding the administrative split.

The President stated that since Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo are geographically connected, the government has considered defining the jurisdiction in a way that aligns with the citizens' wishes.

"In defining the jurisdiction of the Hulhudhoo Council and the Meedhoo Council, the government will consider the boundary to be the area starting from the northwest side of the road leading to the 'Medhu Bandharu' or central jetty, extending along the populated road south of S. Atoll Madhrasa, and drawing a straight line east. The area north of this line will be Meedhoo, and the area south will be Hulhudhoo," the President detailed.

The President noted that this division reflects the historical separation of the two islands.

During his visit to Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo, the President announced and inaugurated several new projects and completed facilities.