President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has used the executive authority to dissolve the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development today, and effect an administrative reorganization of the Government.

President's Office revealed in a statement today that under these changes the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure will be renamed the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, and will take over the responsibilities of the dissolved Ministry.

Staff previously employed at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will be transferred to the newly named Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Aminath Athifa made the decision to resign from the post of Housing Minister in light of poor health rendering her unable to perform the duties required of a cabinet portfolio. The former Minister had shared details of her health condition with the President prior to making her decision.

While accepting her resignation, the President also expressed gratitude to. Athifa for her service and wished her well in her future endeavors.