President Muizzu Establishes Council of State Dignitaries to Advise on National Affairs

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has formally established a new advisory council comprising recipients of the nation’s highest honours to offer counsel on governance and key national challenges.

According to the President’s Office, the body, officially titled the Advisory Council of State Dignitaries, will be chaired directly by the President himself. The council was created to provide seasoned guidance on strengthening state administration, improving government performance, and navigating pressing issues facing the country.

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President Muizzu first announced his intention to form the panel during the official ceremony marking this year’s Independence Day.

The council brings together 12 distinguished figures, largely made up of former cabinet ministers, veteran public servants who have held senior state offices across successive administrations, and several individuals currently serving in high-level public roles:

1. Abdulla Kamaludheen (Ma. Aanuveli) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
2. Abbas Ibrahim (M. Silvercloud) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
3. Abdul Rasheed Hussain (Ma. Uraha) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
4. Aneesa Ahmed (M. Lonuveli) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
5. Major General (Retired) Moosa Ali Jaleel (H. Raalhaahaa) – Recipient of the Order of Military Honour
6. Dr Mohamed Latheef (Ma. Kinbi) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
7. Ibrahim Rasheed Moosa (H. Meerubahurugeaage) – Recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
8. Ibrahim Ismail Ali (M. Mahmaavilla) – Recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Muleege
9. Ahmed Naseem (H. Hikiphinifenmaage) – Recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Muleege
10. Badhurunnaseer (Ma. Viluveli) – Recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Dhiyamigili

11. Adam Abdul Rahman (Alimasge, HA. Utheemu) – Recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Dhiyamigili
12. Ahmed Shakir (Ma. Kashimaa) – Recipient of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Dhiyamigili