The Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Shucayb Osman Mahmoud, accompanied by the Director General of the Electricity Energy Commission, Mohamed Abdi Mahmoud, and the Director of the Energy Department, Abdirisaaq Mohamed Abdi, held a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters with the Manager of HECO, the company providing electricity services in Burao, Mr. Khadar Jibril, and the Chairman of the company’s board, Mr. Mahmoud Ahmed Liban.
The meeting focused on discussing collaboration to improve electricity service delivery in the city, develop the electricity distribution and expansion market, and work together to reduce electricity costs in Burao, ultimately enhancing the electricity services provided by the company to the community.
Additionally, discussions included the Ministry collaborating with HECO to secure technical and financial support, which the Ministry is actively pursuing and implementing. It was also agreed that HECO would prepare its short- and long-term development plans, focusing on reducing electricity costs.
The meeting concluded successfully with mutual understanding and a commitment to work together to ensure Burao receives affordable, safe, and reliable electricity.