By Goth Mohamed Goth
The Director-General of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Shucayb Cismaan Mohmuud, accompanied by the Director-General of the Electricity Commission, Mr. Mohamed Mlohmuud Abdi Malow, and the Director of the Energy Department, Mr. Abdirisaaq Mohamed Abdi, held a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters with the Manager of the electricity service provider company for Burao city (HECO), Mr. Khadar Jibril, and the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, Mr. Mahamuud Ahmed Liiban.
The meeting focused on ways to collaborate on improving electricity services in the city, developing the electricity distribution market, expanding the network, and jointly working to reduce electricity tariffs in Burao—all aimed at enhancing the electricity services provided by the company to the public.
Additionally, discussions were held on how the Ministry could work with HECO to secure technical and financial support, which the ministry would pursue through its initiatives and implementation efforts.
Furthermore, it was agreed that HECO would prepare its short-term and long-term development plans, based on strategies to reduce electricity costs.
The meeting concluded with success and mutual understanding on how to collaborate in ensuring that the city of Burao receives stable and affordable electricity
