HARGEISA – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro reiterated his administration’s uncompromising stance against corruption on Saturday during the launch of a workshop for parastatal and government agency chief executives.
The Head of State emphasized that pilfering of state funds, incompetence, financial mismanagement, and maladministration would not be tolerated. He stressed that the training was essential for institutional reform, inter-agency efficiency, and strengthening governance.
President Irro underscored the need to cultivate a culture of accountability, urging new heads of independent institutions to uphold transparency, operational efficiency, and public trust through diligent service.
The workshop—jointly convened by the Ministry of the Presidency, Civil Service Commission, Good Governance Commission, and University of Hargeisa—was held at the National Police Service headquarters. It forms a foundational component of the strategic work plan for incoming CEOs.
Presidency Minister Khadar Hussein Abdi and Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle echoed the President’s message, highlighting the training’s national importance and urging participants to implement acquired knowledge effectively.
President Irro noted that officials would receive instruction on enhancing intergovernmental coordination and aligning institutional objectives with national development goals.
Earlier, the President visited the Somaliland Police Force General Command Center, where Police Chief Brigadier General Abdirahman Abdillahi Hassan (Abdi-deere) provided operational briefings. President Irro commended the force’s dedication to national security and encouraged continued excellence in maintaining public order.
