Puntland government catalysts droughts response efforts

The recently appointed committee to respond to the draughts in Puntland have met in Garowe on Saturday to discuss best methods to maximise their efforts.

Abdihakin Abdullahi Haji Omar Amey, the deputy President of Puntland Government attended the meeting which occurred at the State House.

The theme of the meeting was to discuss droughts and its effects in Puntland region.

The Vice President along with the committee members and cabinet ministers emphasised the importance of swift assistances to the people effected by droughts in parts of the Somalia, particularly Puntland regions.

The committee later presented their suggestions towards most convenient approaches of reaching out to the inhabitants of the affected areas.

1. The committee suggested the formation of task force assigned to conduct final assessment in the drought-affected regions.

2. To carry out national prayers for rain on the coming Thursday; 25-Feb-2016 which will be spearheaded by the ministry of justice and the regional governors.

3. Appeal to the business community in to take role in this joint response to the drought-affected regions.