Mustafe M. Omer
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President, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia | fears small places; craves big horizons, big ideas, bigger identities.
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The most sustainable way of addressing impact of drought & inflation is producing what we eat. Somali Reg. Agricultural Transformation plan which has 4 pillars (lowland water mang’t, increasing production & productivity, livestock sector modernization, & marketing) is promising.
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A united people & functioning state can never be intimidated by ragtag outfits like Al-Shabaab. Our gallant special forces are once again proving that the peace in the region is not at the mercy of terrorists. Lunch with the heroes who annihilated AS at Huluul, Afdheer zone.
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With >800 killed and ~100 captured, AlShabab’s misadventure into 🇪🇹 ended with a rout of the terrorists. The task of ensuring it never dares to get close to the border is underway.
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We lost a great national icon. A music genius. A portrait of the love, compassion, civility & tolerance Hararghe & East Ethiopia is famed for! A consummate entertainer; a voice for justice & liberation. May Allah’s mercy be on you - the legend Ali Birra.
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Many thanks to our brothers Harari Regional State and President Ordin Badri for contributing 11 million Birr (10 million cash and 1 million in-kind) to drought-affected people in Somali Region. It is a timely support which attests to the historical brotherhood of the two people.
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The Somali people in 🇪🇹 have today lived to see their son elected as the deputy president of the ruling Prosperity Party. Unthinkable just years back when Somalis were branded unfit to comprehend “revolutionary democracy”! Congratulations brother Adan Farah. We are at the center!
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Congratulations 🎈our heroes! A special thanks to the legendary Derartu Tullu who led this team with grace, humility and that distinctive smile of hers!
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Spent the new 🇪🇹 New Year with Somali Region Special Forces & National Defense Forces at Aato border town, which was attacked by Alshabaab 2 months ago. Also laid down the foundational stone for the construction of a primary hospital in Baareey, Afdheer zone.
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Listened to a businesswoman & a businessman who lost ~$1/2million in Hargeisa fire last night. The remarkable equanimity with which they took their loss exemplify the resilience of the people of Somaliland. Like the phoenix, they rose from the ashes before; they will do it again!
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FACT: Ethiopian Muslims got more visibility, freedom, voice & rights under Prosperity Party than any other government in Ethiopian history. Trying to paint a different picture because of unfortunate isolated incidents is disingenuous.
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This is Kebridahar University, which three years ago was a barren, dusty place. Shows what can be achieved with dedication and hard work. The University Management Team deserves appreciation.
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By committing more resources, Somali Region intends to produce 28m quintals of cereals this year (>100% increase from last year) and agricultural mechanization is key to achieve this target. 168 new tractors purchased for this purpose are launched today.
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Congratulations 🎈Morocco for becoming the First African team to qualify for the Semi-Finals of the 22nd FIFA World Cup. Wish you the best in your next game and hope you reach the final.
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Jigjiga City Bus services started. Increasing the coverage of the services and adding more towns will be the focus from here on.
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With Deputy President of the ruling party, 4 Executive Committee members and 23 Central Committee members in the party, 3 Ministers and 3 Deputy Ministers, our “claiming the center” politics is paying off! We are now the mainstream. We are the center!
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Congratulations to the new Pres. of Somalia H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. I wish him success in his endeavors. I would also like to acknowledge & thank former President H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo for his role in strengthening the brotherly relations b/n 🇸🇴 & 🇪🇹.
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Congratulations 🎈 Letesenbet and Tamirat for bringing Gold and joy to Ethiopia 🇪🇹! Congratulations Mosinet for bringing Silver. May more medals follow!
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Welcomed Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed who arrived in Jigjiga to review relief activities. The PM pledged to support response efforts and to scale-up lowland water management schemes, including the construction of dams to harvest rainwater to reduce vulnerability.
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Guul shacabka Deegaanka Soomaalidda. Profound thanks to our people who rallied behind their heroic sons, the Somali Special Police. What a show of unity! What a clear demonstration of their love for peace & hate for terrorists!
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Gone are the days when blockades & media blackouts were used to hide disasters.
#Somali_Reg
is open for all national & international media & humanitarian organizations (who already have strong presence). We not only invite, we encourage them to come & see the situation.
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2) Given the serious humanitarian in Amhara region following the TPLF aggression, their decision to support the drought-affected Somali people is a gesture of generosity, which is an example of the brotherly cooperation between the peoples of the two regions in the post-TPLF era.
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Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed visited the cluster farming in Tulli-Guuleed district. It is part of our region’s Agricultural Transformation Plan, which also includes livestock modernization as a pillar.
Somali region cluster farming output is remarkable. We reviewed the Fafen zone wheat belt today on which more than 127k hectares of wheat is being farmed, with expectation of more than 8mil quintals to be harvested. This is an example of productivity in prior forgotten areas. 1/2
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How can one reconcile the Iftars at the palace, street Iftar in Addis’s main squares, the first International Quran competition in Addis Ababa, all taking place ONLY in PM Abiy Ahmed’s reign & for the first time in 🇪🇹 history, with the headline on FP below?
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Today, 620 more displaced persons are relocated as part of the durable solutions strategy. Since 2019, 78,174 HHs (453,409 persons) were returned to their place of origin while 3029 HHs (20,044 IDPs) were relocated across 13 relocation sites in 12 woredas of Somali region.
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Congratulations to Abdirahman Eid, the incoming CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holding. Abdirahman was a key member of the reform team in Somali Reg. before he was promoted to deputy CEO of the EIA which he will now lead. With his energy & competence, he will excel.
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Inaugurated a 600m Birr bottled water project, owned by a private investor, in Marmarsa, Shiniile district. To date, the project provided job opportunities for over 500 people. The private sector’s contribution to the region’s economy has greatly increased in the last four years.
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The story about Somali Region is not only about drought. Significant progress is also made on the development front in the last 3 years. The Prime Minister visited some of the newly constructed Jigjiga asphalt roads.
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Fighters yesterday, peace-preachers today. Pleased to welcome leaders of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) who paid a courtesy call on me, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. They include two members of the current Regional Cabinet.
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Discussed the drought situation in the Somali Region with World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Director for Eastern Africa Mr. Michael Dunford. I stressed the importance of scaling-up food assistance to affected people to prevent malnutrition and save lives.
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Good-hearted individuals have always inspired & transformed societies. One such individual, Mohamed Mo’alin, the founder of Marmaarsa Boarding school, deserves recognition. The school he founded 4 years ago now provides food, accommodation, education & care to 200 orphans.
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The 12th Regular Somali RS Cabinet Meeting discussed & agreed on next year (2016 Eth. Calendar) budget priorities. The Cabinet was also briefed on the envisaged harmonization of national & regional security structures & endorsed the regional police reform implementation plan.
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In addition to the expansion of Jigjiga electricity supply by 3-fold from where it was for 20 years, (i.e.,from 12mva to 31.5mva), 58 urban centers including the capitals of 18 Districts in the region got 24 hour power supply in the last 4 years!
#progress
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Inaugurated new asphalt roads in Kebridahar town as part of our region’s urban development agenda.
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Discussed with over 1500 Somali Region Religious leaders, who later issued a statement rejecting AlShabab’s violent ideology & declared the fight against the group a religious duty. They commended the successful security operations that foiled the terrorists’s attack.
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Attended the Jigjiga Grand Iftar Programme. Religious freedom is one of the reform dividends the people of the region are enjoying.
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Congratulations to brother Hamse Warfa for being appointed by the President of the United States as a Senior Advisor to the State Department on democracy and human rights. Keep shining!
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Pleased to welcome Oromia RS President H.E Shimeles Abdissa & his delegation to Jigjiga. Our heartfelt gratitude to Oromia for constructing a modern secondary school for Somali Reg.,with a cost of Birr 80m. It is testament to the brotherly relations b/n our two people.
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Somali Regional State parliament approved the regional government’s 2014 E.C (2021/22) Annual Performance Report; Highlighted drought response & enhanced security as key achievements; commended the foiling of AlShabaab’s attempt to export terror into the region & 🇪🇹 hinterland.
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Wishing a happy & peaceful New Ethiopian Year to all Ethiopians . Spent the day with colleagues at the splendid Renaissance Dam on Abay (Blue Nile), where the 4th filling is completed.
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Indeed a new era. Would not have been possible without the dedication, commitment and innovative ideas of the new reformist leadership.
Today, Africa's largest power plant, the GERD’s first turbine began generating power. This is a good news for our continent & the downstream countries with whom we aspire to work together. As Ethiopia marks the birth of a new era, I congratulate all Ethiopians!
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Met with representatives of the region’s women & discussed ways of further strengthening security. Immensely proud of their contributions to the peace & development in the region.
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Somali Region has seen unprecedented peace & dev’t in the last 5 yrs. Building on gains made & prospering in an inclusive & democratic Ethiopia is our vision. Attempts to drum-up old jingos & make our region a ground for external interests will be decisively confronted.
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Opened the inaugural JIGJIGA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR. Encouraged by the new culture of reading & writing that is taking root in the region. Was pleased to meet young local authors & artists aspiring for greatness! Also visited the construction of Jigjiga Public Library.
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Eid Mubarak. Charity and compassion are the foundations of our faith. Let’s use the Eid occasion to help the poor and vulnerable members of our communities.
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Green Legacy, Green Dhagahbour. Pleased to see the culture of greening our towns is becoming a communal culture.
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Million thanks to First Lady, Her Excellency Zinash Tayachew, who constructed a Bakery & Flour Factory to support poor families in Jigjiga & its surrounding areas. The Bakery will make 300,000 pieces of bread a day.
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Peace dividend! Passion for sports is a new uplifting culture of our youth. Congratulations Jarar Lions for winning the Zonal Football competition of Somali Region for the 2nd time in three years.
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Unveiled newly established Shabelle Bank, the first Somali-owned bank in Ethiopia. Its success hinges on the committment of the owners, the competency of its management, & the support of the public. When it realizes its potential, it will transform the lives of the population.
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Together with Commissioner General Demelash G/Mikael, attended the graduation ceremony of >2100 Fed. & Reg. Police graduates, trained at Jigjiga Police Academy. The Somali contingent of today’s graduates, 400, will be deployed as Jigjiga police to enhance the capital’s security.
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As part of drought response, planting/harvesting of sugan grass (animal feed) is underway, using river water. The pictures are in Gode (Shabelle zone) and Hudet (Dawa zone). The production of animal feed played a crucial role in saving animals.
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We thank the people and government of Southern Ethiopia Region & President Ristu Yirdaw for providing 20 million Birr (15m cash + 5m in-kind) to the drought affected people in Somali Region. It is an example of brotherly compassion between members of the Ethiopian federation.
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Pleased to receive Mr. Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Eth, Eri, S. Sudan & Sudan, & 🇪🇹 State/Min. of Finance, H.E Semereta Sewasew. We thank the WB for allocating USD 64.3m for Emergency Drought Response to
#Somali
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Congratulations Your Excellency for the well-deserved recognition.
#food_self_sufficiency
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I express my gratitude to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for bestowing the prestigious Agricola Medal for our efforts towards the attainment of food security. Our focus on high value and industrial crops is yielding promising results and we are…
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In today’s Regional Cabinet Meeting, we approved an additional 500 million Birr to scale-up drought response activities with focus on food, water, health, fodder and veterinary drugs. 100 additional water trucks are also being dispatched to affected districts.
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Somali Regional State Parliament endorsed the Regional Government’s Six-month Performance Report in the brand new regional parliament hall.
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Saddened by the death of our colleague Girma Yeshitila, Head of Prosperity Party Amhara Region Office, who was killed by merchants of violence & enemies of tolerance. Rest in peace Comrade! My condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, the people of Amhara region & Ethiopia.
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Attended the starting ceremony of the construction of the first exclusive Mother & Children Hospital (MCH) in Jigjiga which will be completed in 6 months. With the rising population in Jigjiga, this hospital will reduce pressure on other health facilities due to high birth rates.
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Encouraged by the rising number of Somali Region intellectuals complementing our famed oral tradition with writing! Received Professor Abdirisak Warfa’s “Cries in the Hinterland” chronicling “untold stories” of pain & suffering in Somali Region from 1948 to 2018.
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PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed inaugurated Godey Ugaas Mirad Leyli Airport today. The tall young-man greeting the PM is Khadar Mirad Leyli, son of the martyred revered community leader. Khadar’s changed personal circumstances instantiate our community’s dark past & shining present.
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We are not ordained to live in squalor. We can & should make our cities clean & modern. Thank you Your Excellency for making Addis Ababa live up to its status as the seat of the Africa Union.
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Planting trees today prevents tomorrow’s drought. Participated in the planting of trees on newly constructed Jigjiga asphalt roads. Mitigating impact of climate change & reducing community’s vulnerability and dependency on aid are high on the agenda of the regional government.
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Jigjiga Sh.Hassan Hospital: Inauguration of new blocks, state of the art Diagnostic & Imaging equipments, new emergency ICU &Central ICU, Oncology center, Hospital water wells + the 1st Ambulance Dispatch Center in Jigjiga will transform the capacity & quality of its services.
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While a basic truism in all times, in turbulent times, it becomes even more imperative to keep both eyes, heart & head on the ball: ball being the real issues. Those who heed this basic precept win. Those who get distracted by sideshows & red-herrings lose!
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Evaluated the performance of Regional Revenue Bureau. Despite drought, the Bureau collected 7.26b this year,( ~96% of the planned 7.6b revenue). In the last 4 yrs, revenue collected is 18.6b Vs 10.6b in the preceding 10 yrs. Shows marked improvement in tax collection capacity.
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Together with Minister of Education, Dr. Birhanu Nega, launched the “education for generation” programme in Jigjiga. In the last 5 years, regional gov’t built 576 primary schools, 79 secondary schools, & 11 Boarding schools. This year, budget for education is increased by 40%.
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Concluded Mid-Year Performance Evaluation of Zonal Administrations. In addition to sustaining gains made on security, increasing revenue, enhancing accountability, timely completion of projects, & increasing production (agriculture + livestock) laid out as key areas of focus!
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Together with Federal Ministers - Dr. Girma Amante & Eng. Aisha Mohamed - launched the Somali Region Agricultural Transformation Plan in Godey. Also visited Irrigated Wheat production at West Godey; & inaugurated 5.5km Asphalt roads & Godey town park & urban agriculture site.
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Beyond its aesthetic value, greening our environment plays critical role in reversing the impact of climate change. Regional examples of the Green Legacy initiative: 1) Sh. Hassan Yabare Hospital; 2) Jigjiga University; 3) Kebridahar University; 4) Gode park (under construction).
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Congratulations Jigjiga University 14th Batch graduates.
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Somali Regional State is facing a prolonged dry season. Pasture & water shortages are resulting in loss of livestock. So far situation in most zones is in IPC-Phase 3 (crisis), but can deteriorate to level 4 (emergency) without timely and adequate response.
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On behalf of the gov’t and people of Somali Region, we profoundly thank the Addis Ababa City Adminstration and Mayor Adanech Abiebie for providing food items worth Birr 100 million to drought-affected people in the region. We appreciate this act of brotherhood and empathy.
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Congratulations to H.E Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed for being elected the President of Prosperity Party in the party’s historic inaugural Congress. Congratulations to H.E Adan Farah and H.E Demeke Mekonnen, the elected Deputy Presidents of the party.
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With Speaker of Fed. Parliament H.E Tagesse Chafo, launched the rehabilitation of houses for 30 poor families in Jigjiga. We, Somalis, have a culture of supporting each other & thus are well placed to expand this noble initiative by mobilizing businesspeople & religious elders.
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Inaugurated four projects that will enhance service delivery: 1) Dhagahbour Mayor Office; 2) Jarar Zonal Administration Office; 3) Qorahey Zonal Administration Office; 4) 15 Residential apartment blocks for public servants in Kebridahar town.
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Eid Mubarak to all Muslims. Wish all of you a happy and peaceful Eid.
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Pleased to welcome Professor Senait Fisseha from the Buffett Foundation. We agreed to partner on strengthening reproductive & maternal health, a key challenge in Somali Region, with the aim of eliminating preventable maternal deaths. Concrete next steps identified & agreed on.
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Honored to welcome Sheikh Mohamed Abdi Umal, representing Somali religious leaders, who came to Jigjiga to assess the needs of people affected by the drought in Somali Region.
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1)Profound thanks & gratitude to the Amhara Regional State and its President H.E Dr. Yilikal Kefale for supporting drought response activities in somali region through the provision of trucks of animal feed.
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Inaugurated Sardaale Dam in Qorahey zone. Diversification of livelihood also evident in Caraale-Lugbur, Jarar zone, as erstwhile pastoralists start farming using harvested rain water. Examples of the transformational power of peace & water in the remote & nomadic hinterland.
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Our regional drought preparedness measures are paying off. Over twenty trucks of locally produced fodder is being delivered to Pastoralists in Siti Zone. Fodder production activities are implemented through irrigation in Shabelle, Liban, & Sitti zones.
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Once again, we profoundly thank Addis Ababa City Council & Mayor Adanech Abiebie for providing 22 trucks of feed & food to people affected by drought in Somali region. This is the 2nd assistance the admin. has extended to us after the initial 100m worth of in-kind contributions.
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Remarkable! The significance of this splendid edifice goes beyond the great history it symbolizes. It heralds the height that can be achieved through hardwork & imagination. It speaks about nation-building & inclusive national narrative.
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Let’s plant our future today! More than any region in Ethiopia, this initiative will benefit the Somali Region, already affected by recurrent droughts caused by climate change. We have finalized preparations to do our part.
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Peace dividend in Somali Region: Increased youth appetite for & participation in Sport activities. The regional government is encouraging this change of mindset among the youth by increasing budget allocations for construction of sport facilities & organizing more tournaments.
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The 2nd session of the 6th Parliament of Somali Regional State is underway. Presented the Government’s 6 month Performance Report,which mainly focused on drought response & progress on ongoing development projects. Regional elders invited as guests for the first time.
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Together with Eng. Aisha Mohamed, Minister of Irrigation & Lowlands, launched Kulan Irrigation project, which aims to develop 3,300 hectares with a total cost of Bir 6.1 billion, in Sitti Zone. Also visited ongoing irrigated wheat & other production activities by regional gov’t.
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Together with H.E Tagesse Chafo, the Speaker of Federal Parliament, handed over renovated houses to 31 families in Jigjiga. The joy the poor & neglected beneficiaries expressed was uplifting. Next phase, we will replicate this for 50 other families in Jigjiga; & for Zones later.
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Held a very productive meeting with the head of IOM Regional Director and discussed ways of providing lasting solutions to the large number of displaced people in Somali Region. On a personal note, it was an honor and privilege to welcome a highly valued brother.
@AbdikerM
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Many thanks to Sidama R/S & its President H.E Desta Ledamo who donated 20m Birr to Somalis affected by drought. Sidama region, established very recently, has demonstrated exemplary generosity that attests to the brotherly & historical bond b/n the peoples of the two regions.
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Distributed Eid (Holiday) clothes to orphans in Marmarsa Boarding School in Shinile district of Siti Zone.
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Green legacy, preservation of indigenous forests, curtailing charcoal production/export, protecting wildlife & efficient use of rural land agreed as strategic directions for the Env’tal protection, Rural Land Mang’t & Climate Change Bureau as we wind up the end-year evaluation.
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Together with Federal Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Girma Amante, we launched the production of Rice on 3,000 hectares in West Godey through irrigation. The plan is to increase it to 10,000 hectares in the next 3 years. The vision is food self-sufficiency + import substitution!
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The Somali Regional State Cabinet approved the 2016 E.C (2023/2024) Annual Budget. Of the total budget of Birr 38.3 Billion, over 60% is allocated for productive sectors (Agri+Irrigation+Livestock), Education, Water, Health, Roads, Urban Development, and other dev’t projects.
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Known as the “land of death”, Gunagado district had been the epicenter of violations & site of massacres. With 24hr electricity, a bridge, ongoing road & Boarding school, to say it has started seeing the light is not a metaphor. Elders spoke of the joy of peace in our meeting.
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I thank Jigjiga business community who tonight raised Birr 48.4m to support those who lost their properties in the recent fire accident that destroyed Jigjiga’s main shopping center. Fund-raising efforts will continue at regional & national levels to restore lost livelihoods.
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With efforts to prevent drought in the region into turning to famine successful, building the resilience of communities is the next major task. We signed a letter of intent towards this goal with UN Hum/Res. Coordinator Dr. Catherine Sozy &UNDP 🇪🇹 Res. Rep. Mr. Turhan Saleh.
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Back from a 3-day visit to flood-hit southern zones of Somali Region: Liban, Afdher, & Shabelle. Life-saving interventions underway for >46,000 households affected. Many thanks to regional police & National Defense Forces who rescued & evacuated people.
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