Friday May 31, 2024
Jowhar (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre
arrived in the Bal’ad district in the Middle Shebelle region on Thursday to
oversee the progress of the third phase of the road reconstruction project
connecting Mogadishu and Jowhar.
The Qatari government funded the project to enhance
transportation, promote economic development, and improve basic services in the
Middle Shebelle region and the country's capital, Mogadishu.
Prime Minister Barre commended the Qatari government,
engineers, and workers for their role in constructing the road and highlighted
the importance of this infrastructure for Somalia’s future.
“The road will serve as a vital link for businesses,
facilitating the movement of goods and services between Mogadishu and Jowhar.
Improved connectivity is expected to boost trade and economic activity. With a
well-maintained road network, travel time between the two cities will be
significantly reduced, benefiting both commuters and commercial transport,”
Barre said.
Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre emphasized that Somalia has
made significant strides in countering terrorism, creating an environment
conducive to investment. To attract further investment, the country must
continue developing crucial infrastructure, including roads and electricity.
The road project consists of three phases: the
Mogadishu-Afgoye Road, which has already been completed; the Mogadishu-Bal’ad
Road, which has also been completed; and the Bal’ad-Jowhar Road, which is
ongoing and expected to be completed in the coming months.