Hargeisa — The Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland and Acting President, Mr. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, paid a surprise visit this morning to the headquarters of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. He inspected the workflow and services the Ministry provides to the nation, as well as the performance of the Ministry's staff in carrying out their duties.
During the inspection, the Vice President visited the Ministry's various departments and offices, listening to briefings from staff regarding ongoing operations and the plans established for each department.
Subsequently, the Vice President held a private meeting with the Minister and the Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Somaliland.
The Vice president received detailed briefings regarding the Ministry's operations, its strategic plans, the performance of its various departments, and the national vision for developing Somaliland’s natural resources, minerals, and energy services.
During the visit, the Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland (and Acting President), Mr. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, delivered brief remarks noting that the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is one of the key government bodies charged with critical strategic tasks. He emphasized the Ministry's vital role in economic development, the growth of foreign investment, and the utilization of Somaliland's natural resources.
He highlighted that the energy and minerals sectors are of strategic importance and constitute the backbone of national development; therefore, it is essential for the Ministry to efficiently and systematically discharge its national mandate regarding the advancement of these two sectors. The Vice President urged the Ministry’s officials and staff to demonstrate greater effort, responsibility, and integrity, stating:
“It is your duty to genuinely fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to you, to accelerate work operations, and to focus on devising effective plans to improve energy services and mineral resource management.
The Government is committed to ensuring that national institutions discharge their duties efficiently; it is expected that every official and staff member recognizes their responsibilities and strives to contribute to the nation's development and service delivery.”
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