K.D Ahmed Maniku’s resignation letter was accepted on 09th Nov 2008 by former President, His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom. A short period of service starting from 07th Sep 2008 as a Minister of State, Controller of Immigration and Emigration, who did a tremendous job which implemented new structural changes.K.D Ahmed Maniku have been a remarkable leader of Department of Immigration and Emigration over the past years. His tenure in this department had made two potential periods bringing progress changes into the organization.
His first joining was on 09th Sep 1987 to 31st Dec 1987 as an Acting Controller of Immigration and Emigration. This was followed by his promotion as a Controller on 01st Jan 1988 and remained until his first walkout from the office on 11th Nov 1993.
Mr.Ibrahim Shafiu’s service began as a Director from 01st Dec 2003 to 24th Feb 2005 and followed up his service after a promotion on 21st Aug 2008 as a Controller of Immigration and Emigration till he achieved his third promotion as Minister of State, Controller of Immigration and Emigration on 27th Feb 2008.
His endeavor of service was a great challenge to a total new era for the Immigration department bringing it as 21st century immigration. For the first time an Immigration Act of Law was drafted and passed by Citizen’s Majlis under his leadership.
His efforts for the improvement of service in many areas resulted in comprehensive changes of quality in both staff motivation and service provide.
On behalf of all the immigration staff, we pay a great tribute to both K.D. Ahmed Maniku and Mr.Ibrahim Shafiu for there valuable service to this department.
