BORAMA, Somaliland (hornpost.com) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the road connecting Borama and Baki in the Awdal region.
The project fulfils a promise Irro made during his presidential election campaign in late 2024. It also marks one of the government’s early infrastructure initiatives in the region.
The president travelled from Hargeisa to Borama with a large delegation. He joined government officials, traditional leaders and local representatives at the groundbreaking ceremony.
The event brought together the chairman of the WADDANI Party, the second deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, cabinet ministers, officials from the Road Development Agency, Awdal Governor Mohamed Hassan Jama (Hodey), Borama Mayor Mustafe Farah Qabile and community leaders.
Speakers highlighted the road’s importance to economic activity and development across Awdal. They also welcomed the government’s decision to begin the project.
Awdal Leaders Welcome Road Project
Awdal Governor Mohamed Hassan Jama and Borama Mayor Mustafe Farah Qabile thanked the president for launching the project.
They described the road as an important development initiative. They also praised Irro for fulfilling his campaign promise.
Several traditional leaders from Awdal also welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony. They described the project as a historic step towards improving infrastructure and economic development in the region.
Meanwhile, Road Development Agency Chairman Mohamed Farah outlined the importance of the project. He said the president remained committed to completing the road.
Government Pledges to Complete Construction
The Minister of Transport and Road Development, Osman Ibrahim Afgaab, welcomed the president’s decision to launch the project.
“We are happy that the President will fulfil his pre-election promise. As a ministry, we will complete this road as soon as possible,” Afgaab said.
Interior Minister Abdalle Mohamed Arab and Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayanle also praised the president’s decision.
They said the project would contribute to economic growth and development across Awdal.
WADDANI Party Chairman Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan described the project as evidence of the government’s commitment to its promises.
He called on residents to cooperate with the government and support development initiatives.
Irro Announces Major Infrastructure Plans for Awdal
In his closing remarks, President Irro said his government remained committed to delivering on its promises to the public.
He described the Borama-Baki road as an important step towards improving the region’s infrastructure. He also linked better road connections to increased agricultural and mineral production.
“The biggest project that my government will implement during its term is planned for the Awdal region. Among our promises, this road will increase the region’s production, whether agricultural or mineral. The largest project during the term of the Unity and Action government will be in the Awdal region, connecting Borama to Lawyacaddo,” Irro said.
The president and his delegation also received warm welcomes in Dila and areas outside Borama. Residents wore Somaliland flags during the visit.
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