President appoints eight new State Ministers

President Dr Mohamed Waheed has appointed eight new State Ministers.

The ceremony to present the letters of appointment was held this afternoon at the President’s Office.

The new State Ministers for Ministry of Home Affairs are Hussain Manik Dhonmanik of G. Fanas, former Deputy Commissioner Mohamed Fayaz and Abdulla Mohamed of Nooraaneege, Lh. Kurendhoo.

State Ministers for Ministry of Health are Ali Shareef Mohamed of Tulipmaage, Ha. Hoarafushi and Dr Aishath Rameela of G. Aabin.

State Ministers for Housing Ministry are Abdulla Ziyad of H. Lainoofarumaage and Abdul Matheen Mohamed of Naaress, R. Hulhudhuffaaru.

Hassan Saeed Hussain of Reethigasdhoshuge, S. Hithadhoo was appointed as State Minister for Foreign Ministry.

Seven people were appointed as State Ministers on 7 March 2012 as well.