President nominates Ashmalee for post of Dhiraagu Chairman

Minister of State for Finance Mohamed Ashmalee has been nominated for the post of Chairman of Dhiraagu by President Abdulla Yameen.

This nomination came after Rilwan Shareef was dismissed as Chairman of Dhiraagu.

An official from Privatization Board has confirmed the President’s nomination to Sun today.

Spokesperson for the President’s Office Ibrahim Muaz said Rilwan was dismissed from his post to appoint another person to his position.

Ashmalee was appointed as Minister of State for Finance last June. He is a member of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), the majority party in the government.

The Chairman of Dhiraagu is appointed from the Board of Directors, who are appointed by the government. Rilwan Shareef filled the position as a representative of Jumhooree Party.