As Dr. Aishath Rameela has resigned today from the position of Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources due to health reasons, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has temporarily assigned the Minister of Higher Education and Skills Development, Dr. Mariyam Mariya, to oversee the ministry until a new appointment is made. The President’s Office announced today that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has accepted Dr. Aishath Rameela’s resignation from the position of Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare due to her health condition.
During her one-year tenure, Rameela has achieved numerous successes. Under her supervision, a pilot project for vertical farming was initiated to introduce modern agriculture to the Maldives, and a pet care facility was established in Male’ to provide a safe environment for cats. The ministry also introduced modern agricultural tools to farmers in the islands and introduced new plant varieties under Rameela’s guidance. Additionally, special training programs were conducted for farmers, and technical assistance and loans were provided to them.
Before her appointment as minister, Rameela had served as State Minister at the Ministry of Health. She had also served as State Minister at the Ministry of Gender. Previously, she had held the position of Dean at Avid College.
