By M.A. Egge
The President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi, popularly known as Irro, presented the Presidential National ICT Innovation Award to the winners of this year’s expo who presented new ideas and innovations related to modern ICT knowledge.
The Head of State congratulated the Somaliland students from Amoud University and their teachers who won first prize in the National ICT Innovation Award.
He likewise praised the students and their teachers who won 2nd and 3rd places in the Technology Innovation Competition held at Golis and Hargeisa Universities, stating that their success is the success of the Republic of Somaliland.
The President said that this is clear evidence that “our youth are the most precious asset of the Republic of Somaliland”.
He pointed out that the future development of the Republic of Somaliland is largely dependent on the Creativity and Knowledge of the New Generation, which can play a significant role in building the Digital Economy, business innovation and social services.
The President said that his vision is for this Program to make the Republic of Somaliland become a country whose creativity is based on modern technological knowledge and ideas that enhance the services provided by the government, business and social life, where technology has currently a significant impact.
He said that his government will continue to invest and encourage the creativity of young people in modern technology, in order to create a new generation with the power and advanced knowledge to lead the country to reliable digital development.
It is worth noting that the Technology Fair, the 7th Conference and the Somaliland Technology Innovation Competition were prepared with greatly by the Ministry of Communications and Technology, in collaboration with major telecommunications companies and stakeholders in the modern technology sector.
The President was accompanied at the Awards Ceremony by the Ministers of Communications and Technology, Presidency, Energy and Mining, Deputy Minister of Communications and Technology, and the Senior Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs.
Also present at the event and delivering speeches were, renowned Professor Suleiman Ahmed Guuleed, the President of Amoud University, Professor Mahmoud Muse Jibriil, the Dean of ICT at Amoud University, members of the ICT Innovation Competition Judging Committee and other distinguished guests.