Qol’adey pasture lands to be established, as President Lays Foundation Stones for Key Development Projects in Salahlay District

By M.A. Egge

 The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), on Friday 12^th September announced the re-establishment project of the Qol’adey pasturelands.

He embarked on a working visit to the Salahley district immediately after returning from a working trip from the western parts of the republic and laid the foundation stones for various crucial development projects aimed at improving the lives of the local community.

Of note is the re-establishment project of the enclosure of greater livestock pasturelands of Qol’adey which is expected to cost 7million USD.

The project would be the biggest one yet to be initiated and implemented in Salahley district.

The project is to be managed by the ministry of livestock would go down well in having pastures that would be a respite for the livestock during dry periods.

The President, who delivered a tangible speech to the local community at Qol’adey said that the government will soon begin to re-establish the fencing off of the pasturelands.

He highlighted the potential benefits of the programme for livestock rearing once completed.

They include: –

1. Production of highly nutritious animal feed.
2. Animal Health services will be implemented at the enclosure.
3. Water services will be established for livestock and the community, by building dams, ponds and water reservoirs.
4. Job creation of about 500 opportunities.
5. Restoration of the nutrients and fodder that used to grow in the river basin.
6. Establishment of a Research and Training Center.
7. It will be equipped with a Laboratory for Animal Diseases and facilities for studying fodder production and animal breeding.
8. It will serve as a place to learn fodder production and livestock breeding.

The Head of State clarified to the area community that the project was a public one and not there to serve partial interests.

Similar projects that had their foundation stones laid in Salahley which a largely part and parcel of the broader development and implementation plan of the Unity and Action’ government, include:

1. The Construction of a Somaliland Bank Branch in Salahlay District: To accelerate the provision of financial services and boost the local economy.
2. The Expansion of Healthcare Services: To provide modern and accessible healthcare for the community. The President laid the foundation for a new operating theatre and a dental unit, which will be added to the district hospital.
3. The Construction and Development of the Salahlay football pitch: To provide a place for the youth of the district to train, play, and be encouraged to participate in sports.
4. The Construction of a fire station for Salahlay Town: This will significantly contribute to saving property and lives in the event of fire disasters and other emergencies requiring rapid response.
5. The drilling of new water wells: This will greatly alleviate the water needs of the community, particularly for both livestock and the residents.

Finally, the President urged the community of Salahlay District to protect these projects and to work together for the development of Salahlay.

Similarly, the President noted that these projects demonstrate the government’s priority for developing and providing services to both rural and urban districts across the country.