Hisan Hassan, who has been with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) since its founding and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been removed from the position.

Hisan has committed 22 years to disaster management, working under five consecutive administrations, starting with former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom. During his career, he has actively participated in the nation’s disaster management efforts.

Throughout his time at the authority, he held the roles of Sports Officer and Project Director as well. He was instrumental in overseeing reactions to significant emergencies, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Disaster Management Authority was founded during the tenure of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Before it was founded, the agency functioned as the National Disaster Management Centre.

The NDMA is a legal entity established under the Disaster Management Act of 2015 to manage disaster-related issues.