President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC)'s services must be expanded overseas.
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Henveiru Football Stadium to mark MTCC's 41st anniversary, President Solih said the previous two years have been the most active and successful years in the history of MTCC. The company has the capacity to further enhance its services and expand internationally, he said.
The president said he hopes the company increases its human resource and technology capacity to take on big products such as the construction of bridges and causeways. The output of maximum effort would be fruitful, said the president.
President Solih reiterated that one of the administration’s top priorities has been to ensure access to basic services across the country through decentralised development. On this note, President Solih described MTCC as one of the most important partners, one that the people trusted for its quality of service and timely completion of projects.
One of the largest projects currently undertaken by MTCC is the first phase of the "Integrated National Public Ferry Network"—a large-scale project that would introduce efficient, affordable, convenient, and sustainable passenger and cargo ferry services across the country. The first phase of the project would see the launch of ferry services in Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu and Shaviyani Atolls. Speaking about the project, President Solih urged members of the youth to capitalise on the new employment opportunities that come with such projects.
President Solih also touched on MTCCs' contributions to human resources development. The company aims to train 100 individuals in the next three years under its technical skills training programme. The President also spoke about how MTCC had been active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, stating his confidence in the company to strive to enhance its services and expedite the speed of projects. He went on to stress the essential role played by state-owned enterprises in fulfilling the policies of the administration.
Vice President Faisal Naseem and senior government officials accompanied the President at the function, where President Solih was presented with a copy of the book "Kaamiyaabu 40" about the achievements of MTCC over its 40-year history; Mohamed Faheem, the Chairman of MTCC, presented the book to the President.
At the function, President Solih also presented commemorative plaques to long-serving employees of the company, with Vice President Faisal Naseem handing over letters of acceptance to participants who were selected for the employee training programmes for 2021.
