President appoints new Controller General of Immigration

Mohamed Ahmed Hussain (L) is presented with his letter of appointment as Controller General of Immigration by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (R) at the President's Office on December 23, 2018. (Photo/President's Office)

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed a new Controller General of Immigration.

The new Controller General of Immigration, Mohamed Ahmed Hussain (Hanafee) was presented with his letter of appointment by President Solih at the President’s Office this Sunday.

Mohamed Ahmed Hussain is a council member of Jumhoory Party (JP).

The appointment comes mere hours after former Controller General of Immigration, Ahmed Anwar resigned from his post earlier this Sunday.