By Goth Mohamed Goth
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Somaliland, chaired by H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) and attended by H.E. Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Adbi, convened its 27th session today at the Presidential Palace.
Key outcomes and discussions included:
1. National Security Assessment
Minister of Interior and National Security, Mr. Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed (Magaalo), briefed the Council on recent incidents in Dhahar District. He affirmed overall national stability, characterizing reported events as routine criminal activity and traffic accidents posing no systemic threat.
2. Economic Growth Strategy Unveiled
Minister of Finance and National Development, Mr. Abdullahi Hassan Aden, and Deputy Minister Mr. Ismail Mawlid Abdullahi presented a comprehensive strategy to accelerate Somaliland’s economy. The plan prioritizes boosting domestic production through investment promotion, industrial support, income enhancement, and policy reforms, targeting key sectors including livestock, fisheries, agriculture, textiles, dairy, and mining.
3. Public Health Risks Highlighted
Minister of Health Development, Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi, warned of significant public health risks from unregulated pharmacies and private healthcare facilities. He stressed the urgent need for continuous monitoring, strict enforcement of licensing requirements, and protecting citizens from untrained providers and unsafe medications.
4. Unanimous Approval of National Education Policy
Following extensive deliberation on the long-pending policy, Ministers emphasized the critical need to modernize the education system and elevate quality standards. Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Ismail Ducaale Yusuf, committed to implementing a contemporary curriculum aligned with global benchmarks and national goals.
President Irro formally tabled the policy for approval, securing its unanimous endorsement by the Council with no objections or abstentions.
