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Somaliland: Vice President Attends Horn University Graduation Ceremony
September 27, 2011 · 8 Comments
HARGEISA(SomalilandPress)–Somaliland Vice-President, Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail on Monday Sept/26th/11 attended a graduation ceremony for Horn University-Hargeisa class of 2011 graduates’ held at Mansoor Hotel.
Accompanying the Vice-President on this colour full convention were Somaliland Interior Minister and Telecommunications Minster, members of parliament, director general of higher education as well as other distinguished members of the government.
The university Dean, Sh.Almis Yahiya Haji Ibrahim, on his welcome speech elaborated briefly of Horn University’s accomplishment and success achieved by the new graduates.
Speaking on behalf of Horn University class 2011 graduates ,Khadra Ali Guleed, thanked all prominent guests as well as everyone who played a vital role in helping class of 2011 achieve this unforgettable moment, she also pleaded with the government to facilitate jobs for the educated new generations of this country (Somaliland).
The director general of the Ministry of Education and Higher, Mr. Khaddar Ahmed Direye, addressing the graduated students, extensively spoke on the fundamental of education and said to “never relinquish or give up learning”.
The Interior minister of Somaliland Hon. Mohamed Nur Arale (Duur) in his remarks said “with growing number of university graduates’ every year added with the current existing obstacles facing Somaliland, regrettably this country does not have the means facilitating every graduate”. The Interior minister, in his finale say and with great magnitude, addressed the new graduates’ as well as non graduates to” avoid violence and hold hands to up hold peace and stability this country is blessed with”.
Hon. Samaale and co-chair of Somaliland Parliament taking the floor after the Interior minister spoke lengthily about the value and importance of education, Hon. Samaale added that “Somaliland 20 years ago went through t instability and unrest, the same thing which is, as I speak to you now, is taking place in the Arab world i.e. Syria, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen etc.
In his remarks at the closing moment, the Vice-President highly praised and congratulated the new graduates’ as well as paying tribute to the Dean of Horn University-Hargeisa and their administrations. The Vice-President furthermore, assured to the new graduates’ that “this government will not rest until there is an opportunity for university educated citizens of this country”.
Somalilandpress | 27 September 2011
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By Mo Guled
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Mashaa Allaah and congratulations to the new graduates, but the government must do everything possible to create job for Somaliland graduates to keep them at home.
Gobaad
I agree with you on the part that we have to keep our graduates at home that is good for the countries developments. But the question is can the Government absorb all this the answer is No. It's you and I and all other Somalilanders in diaspora to put our limited resources and build industries that will hire many of this young Gradus. Let us start the conversation now :DB)
Amen to that AAmm even if we can set up a loans program for start ups. Graduation season, so many articles about graduates nice to hear. Industries and lets also find a way to link our business with those of back home for services that they can provide.
Unless we develop our infrastructure and create an enabling environment for investment
Getting an Investment of industry is day dream.
I think Bedria and AAmm have it right. The Central Bank of Somaliland, the local business community and the diaspora need to come up with ways to encourage grassroots entrepreneurship at the municipal level. The major employers, in telecommunication industry, remittance and manufacturing need to come up with ways to GROW their business to create more local jobs. If this means they need the diaspora to invest in their companies by buying shares, I am willing to invest.
These companies should also help these graduates gain more work experience by providing them with internship and coop opportunities. This part won't cost these companies anything and they could potentially benefit from the new ideas generated by these new graduates (win-win).
The Central Bank should also begin the process of setting aside some capital for start-ups. The truth is many of us in the diaspora either have or are in the process of building homes back home whether it be in Borama, Burco, Hargeisa, Ceerigabo or las anod. One option the bank could use collateral! For example, if I want a loan then I would use my home as collateral to ensure the bank that I wasn't planning to run away with the borrowed money. Another helpful tool the local business community could offer is mentor-ship! How to start a new business? What is required? Things to know and common pitfalls? etc
I am really glad and encourage to hear all of support the idea to invest in our country and create opportunities for our young Gurads. There is a lot of things we can do to alleviate our ppl / country from
Dispare to economic growth. Many of you suggested great ideas. But the question I have for all of you is can we keep this conversion to the next level? Or just talk and do nothing.
AAmm – if the government can not absorb or accommodate the number of new grads. They may probably let them work as interns that may earn them some monies and a life time hand-on experience or get them scholarships and sent them abroad for further education.
About diaspora building industries that will hire many of these young grads. This is a good ideas, but can we put together a group of trustworthy business minded individuals to be share holders?
It is possible to put together a group of business mind lndividual. But. We have to move the conversion beyond this msg board. I am willing to take a chance with anyone who sees the opportunity currently available for anyone who have the idea & money. I believe we can make money and help our people on the way