By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, on Wednesday issued a Presidential Decree No. JSL/XM/G/083-071/042025, appointing a National Committee for the Coordination and Organizing of this year’s annual 18th of May National Day Commemoration.
The committee appointed by the Head of State consists of nine members, who were tasked with coordinating and organizing the annual celebration.
The presidential decree appointing these members, read as follows:-
“Purpose: Appointing a National Committee for the Coordination and Organizing of the National Day Commemoration on May 18th.
Having considered;
The importance of the annual National Day of May 18th for the people of the Republic of Somaliland, and the role that the day denotes hence plays in strengthening unity, independence, and international reputation of the Republic of Somaliland.
When I saw;
That this year 2025 is the first year of the “Togetherness and Action” government administration in office, and at the same time, thence the need of organizing the subsequent events at the national level to demonstrate the level of development and growth of the Republic of Somaliland.
When I assessed;
The need to professionally, and jointly, organize and prepare for the May 18 commemoration, in a well coordinated process that involves all levels of government and various sectors of the Somaliland community living inside and outside the country.
When it appeared to me;
That there is a need for a National Committee directly responsible for the Direction and Organization of the May 18 2025 Commemoration and that cooperation at the national level are essential for the success of this event,
I hereby appoint the following officials to be the National Steering and Organizing Committee for the 18th of May 2025 Commemoration, consisting of:-
- Minister of Interior and Security – Chairman
- Minister of Information, Culture and Awareness – Deputy Chairman
- Minister of the Presidency– Secretary
- Minister of Education, Training and Science – Member
- Minister of Aviation, Space and Airports Development – Member
- Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Family – Member
- Minister of Investment and Industrial Development – Member
- Governor of Maroodijeeh Region – Member
- Mayor of Hargeisa – Member.
In conclusion, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, instructed them to take the responsibility in coordinating and organizing the National Day celebration, quite seriously.
And as such, the appointed officials are herein urged to accord special attention to the tasks mentioned, given the onerous responsibility bestowed upon them for the management and organization of the May 18 commemoration duties
Similarly, all regional and district administrations, government agencies and institutions, and anyone concerned, are ordered to fully cooperate with this committee and participate in the organization of the May 18 national day in accordance with the plan and direction set by the committee.