There is no Maldivian who would differ on who was the architect of Maldivian Independence.

Fomer President Ibrahim Nasir was the face on national independence. During his tenure, President Nasir took upon himself to ensure that Maldives gained independence from the British Empire. He was the singular figure who had faced the mightiest empire in the world and strived to gain independence.

He also was the father of modern development in the nation. At the time of his resignation and departure from the nation, he had ensured that the markets for Maldivian fish expanded to Japan. He had started the fish canning industry and mechanized the fishing boats, which were previously dependent on the wind. President Nasir had also kickstarted the radio and tv sectors of the nation, as well as wireless, which later had expanded to telephone services. He was the brain child behind the construction and opening of the first international airport in the nation.

Under his rule, education expanded to the Atolls and preschool education and religious education became key. Health sector underwent the same changes, expanding through the Atolls.

Economy underwent drastic changes, with the introduction of tourism, which is still the main source of income for the nation. Nasir also revoked the control of the economy from the Borah merchants to the
state, as well as opening the first commercial bank.

Nasir had reinstated the Republic in his tenure.

He had resigned at a time when his entire Cabinet and Parliament were pleading him not to resign. It is regrettable, the treatment given to him by the Government following his departure to live abroad.