-He calls upon the citizenry to promptly pay due taxes
By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, His Excellency Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has once again reiterated the fact that his government would have zero tolerance on corruption and maladministration.
The Head of State sternly expressed the sentiments as he toured the treasury headquarters on Saturday shortly after kicking-off the annual national school certificate examinations.
At the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development headquarters he was received by the Minister of Finance, the state minister for finance, the ministry’s director general and heads of various departments.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is the backbone of the nation, as it is the institution that is required to produce the budgets for all the various government agencies to operate on.
The President said that many important tasks for the nation have been added that are not included in the 2025 Budget, such as the Nationalization of the Civilian Forces and their transportation, and the Increase in the salaries of the various branches of the country’s Armed Forces.
The President underlined the additional efforts required of the ministry to meet the needs of the nation and ensure the various services that are important to the life of the society.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland called upon the citizens of Somaliland to promptly pay their due taxes.
He strongly stated that good governance and the fight against corruption are the basis for the development of any society and as such the government will not tolerate any corruption, both financial and administrative malpractices.
He directed all government servants at all levels to be diligent in their duties as expected and abstain from corruption.
The purpose of the President’s visit was to observe the progress of important activities for which the Ministry is responsible, especially in the areas of revenue, tax collection and economic development.
The President was given an in-depth report by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Abdillahi Hassan Aden, who emphasized that the Ministry has developed National Plans and Programs to increase the country’s income and economy.
The Minister briefed the President on important issues regarding tax collection and financial growth that are necessary for the implementation of the vast activities of the Nation, including:
- The various regulations that the ministry operates under
- Preparation of the National Budget for 2026
- Tax Reform (such as GST taxes)
- Combating Contrabands.
- The optimistic change in the GDP of the economy
- The Management of out-sourced projects, which were 4 projects before, but now are 11 projects
- Exploring and implementing other sources of income that can contribute to the growth of the country’s economy.