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President Solih visits Dhiffushi

Nafaahath Ibrahim
01 December 2018, MVT 21:21
President greeting people of Dhiffushi during his official visit. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU
Nafaahath Ibrahim
01 December 2018, MVT 21:21

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday visited Dhiffushi, Kaafu Atoll, on his first official visit since taking office.

During this visit, President Solih initiated water and sewerage services in the island.

While speaking at the ceremony, President Solih stated that his administration aims to start projects to provide clean water and start sewerage systems in all the inhabited islands within the first three years.

He highlighted that in the state budget for 2019, USD 102 million has been allocated to provide basic facilities to all the islands in Maldives. He added that projects for establishing sewerage systems in 72 islands and clean water systems for 56 islands have been planned.

In this trip, he took a tour of Dhiffushi School, Dhiffushi Council Office, Health Center and inquired about the situation of the places.

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