Muizzu Blames Previous Government for Decline in Fishing Workforce

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu blamed the previous administration for the declining fishing workforce, citing recruitment of young fishermen into Fenaka Corporation. He noted that many fishing vessels have been sold due to labor shortages. Muizzu announced a survey within two months to identify reasons for the decline. He stated that rightsizing state-owned enterprises, especially Fenaka, will encourage youth to return to fishing and other private sectors. The President earlier admitted to granting jobs for votes but later denied by spokesperson. Opposition claims political appointees exceed 1,500.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu blamed the previous administration for the declining fishing workforce, citing recruitment of young fishermen into Fenaka Corporation. He noted that many fishing vessels have been sold due to labor shortages. Muizzu announced a survey within two months to identify reasons for the decline. He stated that rightsizing state-owned enterprises, especially Fenaka, will encourage youth to return to fishing and other private sectors. The President earlier admitted to granting jobs for votes but later denied by spokesperson. Opposition claims political appointees exceed 1,500.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu blamed the previous administration for the declining fishing workforce, citing recruitment of young fishermen into Fenaka Corporation. He noted that many fishing vessels have been sold due to labor shortages. Muizzu announced a survey within two months to identify reasons for the decline. He stated that rightsizing state-owned enterprises, especially Fenaka, will encourage youth to return to fishing and other private sectors. The President earlier admitted to granting jobs for votes but later denied by spokesperson. Opposition claims political appointees exceed 1,500.

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