Mustafa Lutfi

Mustafa Lutfi
މުސްޠަފާ ލުޠުފީ
Lutfi in 2018
Special Advisor on Social Policy at The President's Office
In office
27 November 2018 – 17 November 2023
PresidentIbrahim Mohamed Solih
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Chancellor of the Maldives National University
In office
15 February 2011 – 22 February 2012
PresidentMohamed Waheed Hassan
Mohamed Nasheed
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byMohamed Latheef
Minister of Education
In office
7 July 2010 – 11 December 2010
PresidentMohamed Nasheed
Succeeded byShifa Mohamed
In office
12 November 2008 – 29 June 2010
PresidentMohamed Nasheed
Preceded byZahiya Zareer
Minister of Tourism
In office
15 September 2004 – 13 July 2005
PresidentMaumoon Abdul Gayoom
Preceded byHassan Sobir
Succeeded byMahmood Shaugee
Personal details
PartyMaldivian Democratic Party
Other political
affiliations
Gaumee Itthihaad
SpouseHafeeza Adam
ChildrenFazail Lutfi, Nazla Musthafa
Alma materUniversity of Birmingham
La Trobe University
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Mustafa Lutfi, NMDI is a Maldivian academic and politician who has held several high-ranking government and academic positions. He served as the Minister of Education from 2008 to 2010, during which he led major reforms that significantly improved national exam outcomes. He was also the first Chancellor of the Maldives National University and previously served as Minister of Tourism. From 2018 to 2023, he was appointed as Special Advisor on Social Policy at rank of a minister, to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Over his decades-long career, Dr. Lutfi has made enduring contributions to the Maldivian education system and public policy. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the Order of the Dignified Rule of the Dhiyamigili Dynasty in 2023.