Najeeb A Majeed

‘Glowing star’ for people of Trincomalee

Minister Najeeb A Majeed is a prominent politician given birth by the Trincomalee district. He is the son of late Abdul Majeed, who is still called and known as the Chief of Mutur. Late Abdul Majeed excelled in politics as an SLFP politician. He was an eloquent speaker and responsible for laying a strong foundation for the development of the Trincomalee district.

Islam doctrines

Following his father’s footsteps, Najeeb continues to serve the people, as a politician. He never antagonize nor criticise his opponents or anyone who dissents to his ideology and politics. He never hurt the feelings of any politician or anyone. In meetings and platforms, he speaks with gentleness and politeness.

He is a pious follower of Islam. He practices the doctrines of Islam. Whenever he attends meetings, if he hears the sound of ‘Call for Prayers’, he would immediately rush to Mosque and after worshipping only he would attend the work, where he has last left. It is very rare to see such a politician now days.

In contemporary politics, we could see the co-ordinating officers of Minister acts with lot of authority when they deal with high officials of Government Department. They would say, “I am the co-ordinator of the so and so Minister. You must immediately complete the work through whom I am sending.” Saying so, they hurt the feelings of Government officials. But Minister Majeed had no such aggressive attitude. He gets things done in a smooth approach. He never boasts of his achievements in platforms and meetings. He has the ability of doing things with ease and polite.

Infrastructure facilities

Najeeb A Majeed who entered the last Parliament as an MP from Muslim Congress had joined the ruling party, knowing that he would not get an opportunity to serve the public, having been in the Opposition. Serving as the Minister of Co-operatives, while working hard for the Co-operative Development, he does a yeoman service to his constituents in Trincomalee district. The time when he started representing Trincomalee was a time of great sorrow and sufferings to the public. Trincomalee district was hit by tsunami. Destructions due to war had made the infrastructure facilities destroyed. At this time of tribulations, his services to safe the people of Trincomalee district is very highly commendable.

Last year, on the request of Minister Majeed ‘Milath’ celebrations were conducted in Trincomalee. Under the guidance of Minister Majeed several millions worth of development works had been completed in Trincomalee district.

Medical equipment

Trincomalee district has been in forefront by the developments carried out under Gama Neguma, Maga Neguma, Jathika Saviya and Negenahira Navodaya programs. Several places of worship, Mosques and Madarasas got rehabilitated with a cost of Rs 60 lakhs. Construction of a long-felt Weelaimanal-Kinniya bridge has been fulfilled. Kinniya-Thampalabamam bridge was built in modernized way. Important main roads and highways in several villages in Trincomalee district have been carpeted and reconstructed. Rural infrastructure facilities have been enhanced. Tsunami destructed hospital has been newly built with modern medical equipment and machineries. Culverts, drains and bridges have been built at important logistics. Public have been benefited to its maximum by gifts of housing schemes. Water supply has been provided to several regions affected by tsunami.

Under the Minister’s concerted efforts, further developments, viz; Kinniya-Batticaloa Highways is being constructed under modernize methods. Kinniya Zonal Education Unit, covering 55 schools has been newly established. Pavilions and stadiums for Kinniya public grounds were built.

National schools

Physical resources and modern technical facilities have been provided to several schools in Trincomalee district. Hostel for Kinniya girls’ schools was built. Central dispensaries were established at important centers of the district. A modern library for Kinniya and several libraries in other villages were built. Kinniya library building is supposed to be the largest structure in the East.

Since Minister Najeeb A Majeed was given the portfolio of Co-operatives Minister, he has been steering many development works in several villages irrespective of caste, creed, race and religion.

Minister Najeeb A Majeed has taken a constructive action to bring the maintenance of the rehabilitated Kinniya-Thambalagamam Road under the supervision of the Road Development Authority. The pride and honour in carving out Kinniya Urban Council and upgrading it into Kinniya Urban Council and Pradeshiya Sabha goes to him. He is taking action to establish a Pradeshiya Sabha to Kurinchakerny considering its dense population and the need of its inhabitants.

Prior to Minister being appointed as a Minister, there were not a single school in Kinniya upgraded as a National School. Minister was instrumental for the upgrading of Kinniya Central College and Mutur Central College as National Schools and enhancement of infrastructure facilities for Zahira College, Trincomalee. He was also instrumental for the establishment of a Rural Bank in Kinniya. In addition, Minister is taking action to establish a Technical College and an Education College in Kinniya.

Under the Minister’s directive as a first phase, a plot of land has been identified for the construction of a Court of Law in Kinniya.

Preferential votes

It is an undisputed and undeniable fact that the love and sacrifice of Minister for his people of Trincomalee district reflects in all his above valuable services.

In the upcoming Parliamentary General Election, Minister Najeeb A Majeed is contesting in UPFA ticket. The President belongs to same UPFA will be in power for another seven years. It cannot be imagined how the people of Trincomalee District will prosper, if Minister Najeeb A Majeed is elected under the ‘Betel Leaf Symbol’ to represent the Trincomalee District as a Member of Parliament. Further, our President Mahinda Rajapaksa has full confident and trust with the Minister.

Therefore, people of Trincomalee while voting for ‘Betel Leaf Symbol’, also mark their preferential votes for Najeeb A Majeed and join him in the journey of prosperity and sovereignty.

- M I Ahamed Kabeer Media Secretary