MR. AHMED WAJEEH - AN OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY

Mr. Ahmed Wajeeh is among one of many sons of late al Shaikh Mohamed Naseer Manik (Naaibu Manik) and Aminath Mahir . He is a famous boat builder , naval architect and an acrobatic gymnast.

On completing his secondary education in Majeediyya School , he pursued higher studies in University of Queensland (Australia) and University of New South Wales (Australia) in the field of naval architecture. Upon his return he joined Alifushi Boatyard as the chief architect cum chief executive.

During his 18 years in the boat building industry, he has built 380 dhonis of various designs. He is a brave and courageous person. The Government has awarded him in 1986 in recognition to has services to the people of Maldives.

Mr. Ahmed Wajeeh is now the Executive Director at the Ministry of Transport and Communication. Among other posts which he currently holds are, Chairman of Gymnastic Association of Maldives, Member of Disciplinary Committee of Football Association of Maldives (FAM), Member of Referees Committee (FAM). Among former former posts include , Member of Mafannu Ward Development, Vice Chairman Athletic Association of Maldives, Council Member Male' Municipality, Member of MTCC Board of Directors , Member of Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers USA. He has widely travelled the world attending seminars and workshops. He has visited Canada, France, India , Japan, The Nederlands, Japan, Philipines, and USA.

At the age of 55 Mr. Wajeeh is proud of the achievements of his three children, a daughter and two sons.

Mr. Wajeeh's latest achievement is the publication in 2005 of a "Boat Builders Handbook" he has written with his vast experience in the field of naval architecture.

Mr Wajeeh has has gained considerable experience in human resource management and boat designing and boat building during his boat yard era.

Mr. Wajeeh wishes to see the Maldives a "corrupt free" nation and call all fellow citizens to work towards the achieving the same objective.