Somaliland Ministers Honoured

[Jacaylbaro]

Hargeisa, 8 February 2009 (Somalilandpress) - Three Somaliland ministers from the Rayale cabinet were recognised and awarded on Saturday night by Somaliland Award Community organisation. Civil Aviation Minister Mr Ali Mohamed (“Waran Adde”), Education Minister Mr Hassan Haji Mohamoud and Finance Minister Mr Hussein Ali Duale were recognised for their exceptional achievements for last year.

 

Somaliland Award Community which was set up by Somaliland diasporas based in the United Kingdom aims to promote good governance, acknowledge exceptional leaders in the country from all works of life including business and from the mainstream society as well as politicians.

 

This Award presents an opportunity for public recognition of politicians accomplishments and leadership and serves to create capacity building awareness as well as promoting good public financial management (PFM) and accountability.

 

The function was held Saturday night at Ambassador hotel in Hargeisa was attended by various Ministers, Parliamentarians, civil servants, students, community leaders, Somaliland diaspora community, and other honorable guests.

Somaliland Finance Minister - Awil

 

The award was presented by the Chairman of of Somaliland Award Community, Mr Mohammad Abdullahi.

 

Mr Abdullahi said his organisation was focused on promoting good leadership and to acknowledge those that show commitment and dedication.

 

Mr Abdullahi added that he was confident that they made the right decision and that it was not a decision made on the spot but took them long time to recognise the three ministers for their achievements.

 

The Somaliland Finance Minister - Mr Duale thanked the chairman of Somaliland Award Community for their acklowgement and said that this was not an individual triumphant but a national victory.

 

Mr Duale vowed to continue to serve the public with dignity, honesty and with dedication.

 

Finally Mr Abdullahi - the chairman of Somaliland Award Community, thanked the three ministers for their work, the guests and pledged to continue their work.