In a significant step toward enhancing energy access, the Minister of Energy and Minerals of Somaliland, Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, officially opened the tender process for the electricity expansion project in Borama. The ceremony, held at the office of the Somaliland Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) implementation unit, was attended by key officials, including Dr. Shuayb Osman Mahmoud, Director General of the Ministry of Energy, and Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdi (Malow), Director General of the Somaliland Energy Commission.
The event commenced with a detailed briefing by Mr. Abdifatah Omar Abdilahi, Head of the SESRP, outlining the project’s objectives. Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abdi expressed the Energy Commission’s enthusiasm for supporting this initiative, which aims to bolster Borama’s energy infrastructure.
Dr. Shuayb Osman Mahmoud formally inaugurated the tender, emphasizing that the evaluation of bidding companies would follow a transparent and equitable process. “Our goal is to deliver affordable, safe, reliable, and clean energy to the people of Borama,” he stated, underscoring the commitment to a fair selection process.
Closing the ceremony, Minister Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to transparency and accountability. He noted that the evaluation committee had been sworn in to uphold the Ministry’s policies and regulations. The Minister also extended gratitude to all companies submitting bids and wished them success in the process.
The Borama electricity expansion project is a cornerstone of Somaliland’s efforts to improve energy access and drive sustainable development. With a focus on clean energy sources, the initiative is poised to transform the region’s energy landscape, benefiting residents and businesses alike.