It is worth noting that the Hargeisa tower has been instrumental in swiftly forestalling air several disasters of international civil aviation following contradicting orders relayed by the Mogadishu government that have no say over Somaliland.
By M. A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi toured the Egal International Airport on Saturday, and both the Armed Forces and the National Police Headquarters.
At the airport the Head of State inspected for the first time in the Republic of Somaliland.
They will facilitate the two-year training of safety technicians and civil pilots to be conducted by expatriates at a Civil aviation Institute under the auspices of the Somaliland Aviation and Airport Authority that includes basic simulations for pilots.
The establishment of the institute is in line with the envisaged Somaliland airlines projected to be initiated soon.
The President also inspected the control tower of the that guides international planes giving valuable air safety and aviation services.
He was conducted in the tour by the Deputy Director of the Somaliland Aviation and Airports Authority Mr. Sharmake Ismail Idris who briefed him on the daily chores they delve into, a profession that the Head of state himself is well conversant with.
It is worth noting that the Hargeisa tower has been instrumental in swiftly forestalling air several disasters of international civil aviation following contradicting orders relayed by the Mogadishu government that have no say over Somaliland.
These efforts have seen international flights over Somaliland airspace wholly rely on the Hargeisa centre for guidance.
The President later inspected the General Command of the Somaliland National Army where he was received by the Chief Commander of the National Armed Forces Major General Nouh Ismail Taani and several army brass and sectional commanders.
A similar reception was accorded to him when he toured the national Police Headquarters and inspected various building constructions that was going on.
The police reception was led by the Chief Police Commander Major General Mohamed Aden Saqadi and senior police commanders including the official in charge of the constructions.