By M.A. Egge
The Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance is committed to supporting the nation’s artistes and their groups as they continue to play their role in promoting and forging forward for stability and social cohesion within the country.
The sentiments were stated by the Director General of the Ministry Mr. Abdisalan Mahmoud Duale, popularly known as Ilka’ase on Wednesday in a tribute to the Geeska Band, (the Horn Group of Artists).
He lauded them for the transformation and strengthening changes made to the troupe and the injection of new young blood to carry on their prowess.
A statement by the DG went as follows: –
“I broadly welcome the transformation and strengthening of the Horn Stars group of artists, which is one of the largest groups in the Republic of Somaliland.
“I commend the Horn Stars group for the reform they have made and the new generation they have added to their group. This step will further strengthen their artistic production and their prominent role in the nation.
“The Ministry of Information is committed to working closely with this group and other artistic groups in the country.
“The Ministry of Information, as the representative of culture and art in the government of “Togetherness and Action”, is committed to supporting and strengthening artistic groups.
“I urge the Horn Stars group of artists and all artistic groups in the country to further raise awareness of patriotism and nationalism in the Republic of Somaliland.
“Therefore, I once again commend the country’s artists for the great role they always play in the process and stages the country is going through. They should continue to play a significant role in promoting stability and social cohesion.” END.