President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by the newly appointed Chairperson of IDC, Mr. Naadir Hassan, and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Cyril Bonnelame, undertook a familiarisation visit to three key outer islands, Ile Plate, Desroches and Alphonse. The delegation also included several members of the IDC Board.

The visit provided an opportunity for the President and Board members to gain firsthand insight into ongoing and planned development projects on these islands.

The delegation inspected major infrastructure projects, including tourism and conservation initiatives, as well as facilities designed to support economic activities and environmental sustainability. The visit also allowed the President to formally introduce the new CEO and Board members to IDC staff and resort personnel on the islands.

Accompanying the President were Vice-President Ahmed Afif, IDC Board Chairmam Naadir Hassan, CEO Cyril Bonnelame, and Board members Jitesh Shah, Astride Tamatave, Delta Ward-Horner, Iris Carolus and Brenda Morin.