By M.A. Egge
The President H.E. Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro has instructed the members of his cabinet to submit ongoing projects in their ministries related to development issues, the implementers and their impact on the nation as far as positivity is concerned hence has to be synchronized with the WADDANI policy plans.
“We have urged ministers to submit ongoing projects within fifteen days to align them with the pledges of the Waddani party policies made during the electioneering processes”, stated the Head of State.
The directive was made at the fourth cabinet meeting the government had, chaired by the President himself while flanked by his deputy H.E. Mohamed Ali Abdi.
A press release issued by the Somaliland Presidential Palace on Thursday evening detailed reports from ministers and the President’s order.
We present in its entirety the press release issued by the Presidency as follows:-
“The 004th session of the cabinet meeting of the Unity and Action government administration chaired by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro who was flanked by the Vice President of Somaliland, His Excellency Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi discussed important issues for the interests of the Somaliland nation.
“The President listened to various reports from the cabinet ministers that were important for the interests of the Somaliland nation, which were related to security, economy, social issues and the export of livestock, which is the backbone of our economy.
“Firstly, the Minister of Internal Security, Hon. Abdalle Mohamed Arab, briefed the council on the general situation in the country saying that the country’s security is stable.
“Similarly, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Abdillahi Hassan Adan, briefed the council on the general situation of the country’s economy and how to accelerate taxes and revenue collection. The minister said that as a government, we need to consult and step up our efforts.
“Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance said that a joint committee consisting of members of his ministry and that of the Bank of the Republic of Somaliland is being formed to consult on the general situation of the country’s economy and how to control inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.
“In turn, the Minister of Livestock and Rural Development, Dr. Omar Shuayb Mohamed, briefed the council on livestock export activities and the challenges that need to be addressed, underlining that livestock is the backbone of the country’s economy.
“The Minister also shared with the council that last year, the number of livestock exported from the country was 3,718,966 including sheep, cattle and camels.
“On his part the Minister of Health, Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi, briefed the council on the general health situation in the country, noting that his ministry, in line with its national obligations, is engaged in providing health services and responding to emergencies, whether in terms of medicine, transportation and personnel.
“The Minister of the Presidency, Khadar Hussein Abdi, also briefed the council on the 100 days plan.
“The minister briefed the council on the Unity Government and planned actions that have to be in line with the national development plan and the six pillars of the party’s political program, and has got to be achieved. He reminded his colleagues that the populaces are expecting tangible implementations of the pledges made as far as developmental progress is realized for the good of the people.
“Finally, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro, instructed the cabinet to align the government’s commitments with the party’s political program, so that each minister has to prepare within 15 days a general report related to his ministry on any ongoing or planned projects, who is funding them, and the benefits of these projects to the needs of our society”.