By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa– The Natural Resources, Environment, Production, and Energy Committee of Somaliland’s House of Representatives convened a pivotal consultative meeting today with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals to align efforts on national resource management and energy sector development.
Chaired by Committee Chairman Hon. Suleiman Mohamed Farah (Goox), the session was attended by Vice-Chairman Hon. Abdikarin Meecad Isaaq and committee members, including Hon. Abdihakim Hugur Abdi, Hon. Mahmoud Salax Abdi, Hon. Ahmed Hassan Ali (Casoowe), Hon. Yahye Abdullahi Amin Ararse, Hon. Bashir Hussein Hirsi, alongside Committee Coordinator Mustafe Mohamed Hassan and Clerk Farah Seed Carab.
Energy and Minerals Minister Hon. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre led the ministry’s delegation, joined by Director General Dr. Shucayb Ismaan Mahmoud, Energy Department Head Abdirazaq Mohamed Abdi, Petroleum Department Head Yusuf Muse Ibrahim, and Minerals Department Head Omar Abdullahi Farah.
Focus on National Priorities
The meeting aimed to provide lawmakers with direct updates on the ministry’s strategic initiatives, particularly in optimizing Somaliland’s natural resources and advancing sustainable energy solutions. Discussions emphasized transparency, intergovernmental coordination, and accelerating progress on critical national projects.
Outcome
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced collaboration, pledging to streamline communication and prioritize policies that bolster Somaliland’s resource governance and energy security.
“This dialogue marks a critical step in aligning legislative oversight with executive action for the benefit of all citizens,” stated Committee Chairman Farah.
