Minister of Finance Hassan Zareer has been appointed as the President of the Local Government Authority (LGA).
In a post on its official X account, the LGA welcomed Zareer to the post. He was appointed as the Minister of Finance last Monday, following the resignation of his predecessor, Moosa Zameer.
The position of LGA President was previously held by Zameer as well. However, the post became vacant following his resignation from the position of Finance Minister.
Speaking at a ruling party rally on Tuesday, Zameer said that he resigned from the post of Finance Minister due to health reasons. However, he did not provide further details.
The LGA is the regulatory body for local councils established under the Decentralization Act. Following amendments brought to the Decentralization Act by the current administration, the LGA’s mandate has expanded, increasing its oversight and authority over local councils.
