President Muizzu Announces 50 Housing Units for Bodufolhudhoo

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that funding for the construction of 50 housing units in Alifu Alifu Bodufolhudhoo will be included in the 2026 national budget, with work scheduled to begin within the same year.

The President made the announcement today while addressing residents of Bodufolhudhoo, as part of his ongoing tour of the inhabited islands of Alifu Alifu Atoll. He stated that the project is expected to be commissioned early next year and highlighted the scale of the housing challenges faced by the island, emphasising that the initiative would provide a significant and lasting solution.

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During the ceremony, an agreement was signed for the construction of a classroom and a multipurpose hall at Bodufolhudhoo School. President Muizzu assured that his Administration would prioritise the provision of essential facilities for the school, with construction set to commence within three months.

President Dr @MMuizzu meets with the Island Council and Women’s Development Committee of AA. Bodufolhudhoo. The discussions focused on local governance, development challenges, and opportunities to improve essential services.
#RayyithunGaathah #AlifuAlifuVisit pic.twitter.com/IoZQLzZUld— The President's Office (@presidencymv) August 20, 2025

The President also announced that construction of a handball field on the island would begin imminently. He added that lighting would be installed at the football ground and the Fitness and Recreation Centre activated, ensuring the timely completion of sports facilities in close coordination with the contractor.

In addition, the transfer of four hectares of land already acquired on Bodufolhudhoo is expected to be finalised by the end of next year, with all work undertaken in line with the island’s coastal protection measures.

Concluding his address, President Muizzu assured residents that development initiatives for Bodufolhudhoo would advance at pace, delivering tangible benefits to the local community.

Earlier in the day, the President met with the Bodufolhudhoo Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and heads of local institutions at the Bodufolhudhoo Council Secretariat to discuss the island’s development priorities.

Council members highlighted the importance of the new housing initiative and called on the Government to address sanitation challenges, initiate integrated tourism development, and designate a picnic island for residents. The Bodufolhudhoo School underlined the need for a multipurpose hall, while the council requested the development of the health centre to provide sixteen-hour operational services, including X-ray diagnostics.

President Muizzu assured the Council that the Government would work towards practical solutions for the issues raised. He also provided updates on ongoing development projects, accompanied by Cabinet Ministers and senior officials from State-Owned Enterprises.