Rep of Somaliland Vice President, Hon. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, officially opened a critical conference today in Hargeisa aimed at strengthening and coordinating humanitarian aid efforts across the nation. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs, addressed the pressing issue of declining aid support for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Somaliland.
The conference brought together government officials, representatives of humanitarian organizations, and key stakeholders to strategize on improving aid delivery and support for vulnerable populations. Mukhtar Abdi Jama, Director General of the Ministry, opened the session with a detailed overview of the conference’s goals, followed by remarks from the Deputy Minister and Halimo Ilmi, speaking on behalf of humanitarian agencies.
Notable speakers included Mohamed Sulub, President of Hargeisa University, and Mohamed Jama Kodbuur, a member of Somaliland’s House of Representatives, who praised the Ministry for its timely initiative. Minister Saleban Ducale Haji Jama underscored the conference’s importance, outlining the actionable outcomes the government seeks to achieve.
In his keynote address, Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi emphasized the shared responsibility of the government and citizens to support refugees and IDPs. “It is our collective duty to uplift the most vulnerable among us, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives,” he stated.
The conference is expected to produce a roadmap for enhanced coordination among humanitarian actors and sustainable solutions to address the challenges faced by displaced communities in Somaliland.