MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday laid the inspiration stone for a brand new, state-of-the-art headquarters for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Mogadishu, in a transfer aimed toward strengthening the nation’s agricultural sector and enhancing public service supply.
Talking on the ceremony, Barre emphasised the essential function the Ministry of Agriculture performs in enhancing nationwide meals manufacturing, which he described as a cornerstone of Somalia’s financial growth. He lauded the launch of the brand new facility, saying it might assist the ministry higher serve Somali farmers and rural communities throughout the nation.
“The Ministry of Agriculture is anticipated to take the lead in growing Somalia’s home manufacturing, which contributes considerably to our nationwide financial system,” Barre stated. “This contemporary constructing will assist enhance the effectivity and accessibility of providers provided to our folks.”
The prime minister additionally pointed to the rising menace posed by world local weather change, which he stated has negatively affected agricultural yields worldwide, together with in Somalia. He careworn the necessity for elevated funding and innovation to spice up native meals manufacturing and scale back dependency on imports.
The brand new headquarters is a part of the federal authorities’s broader technique to modernize key public establishments and promote sustainable growth in Somalia.
