President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated a state-of-the-art pet care facility at a special ceremony held in Hulhumale Phase-2 on Saturday evening.
During the ceremony, the President stated that he had been working on establishing the project since his tenure as mayor. However, he noted that the project could not proceed due to a lack of cooperation from the previous Administration.
At the event, the President underscored his Administration’s commitment to realizing the Pet Care Facility. He noted that, for the first time in the Maldives, a Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has been established to oversee these initiatives and to ensure the responsible care of animals nationwide. The President further indicated that land has been designated for the facility and that all necessary resources have been allocated. Responsibility for implementing the project was assigned to the Malé City Council.
The President stated that his Government has prioritized implementing initiatives through decentralization. He added that he would engage with local councils to ensure they are provided with the necessary facilities.
The President affirmed that decentralization remains a top priority, underscoring the Government’s working closely with the citizens. He highlighted ongoing efforts to empower local councils and emphasized the importance of enabling them to generate revenue.
Concluding his speech, the President assured that his Government would make every effort to foster strong connections with the people and to provide for their needs effectively.
The President was accompanied at the event by Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, along with senior state officials.
The Pet Care Facility, inaugurated by the President, was established as part of the current Government’s initiative to provide a lasting solution to the issue of stray cats in the city. The project aims to establish and enforce comprehensive pet care standards and regulations nationwide.
