The First 100 Days in Office

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H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) President, Puntland State of Somalia

FOREWARD | As the new President of Puntland State of Somalia, I am
accountable to the people of Puntland for the performance of my Administration. This is
the reason I am releasing a progress report for my Government’s First 100 Days in Office
– the first of its kind in Puntland government history. The report details the first steps we
have taken to rescue the State from the edge of collapse and covers our activities in many
sectors, including Security, Public Finance, the Justice System and International
Relations. We are confident that the public and interested parties will find the information
to be indicative of the Government’s commitment to improving good governance in
Puntland.
My Government’s first steps included strengthening the capacity of the Presidency by
nominating three State Ministers: for Democratization Process and Federal Relations; for
Good Governance; and for Security. Other key acts included appointing a Field Forces
(Darawish) commander, new judges and prosecutors, and embarking on an overall reform
of the government system that existed in Puntland since the State’s creation in 1998.
During the First 100 Days, we visited all major towns and rural villages along the 750km
road, including Bossaso, Galkayo, Qardo, Burintle, Harfo and numerous other townships
along the major north-south highway. My visit to Galkayo, the southern gate of Puntland,
was especially memorable as a characteristic example of the Puntland people’ inherent
desire for a strong and functioning government as demonstrated by the thousands of
mothers, fathers, elders, students, civil society and other strata of society who stood in the
burning sun for 22km leading to Galkayo awaiting our delegation’s first visit since
coming to power, for which I am truly grateful. The people’s expectation was very high
and in line with my Administration’s tune of change that would institute an effective and
functioning government with the long-term prospect of serving as a model state for the
future Federal Republic of Somalia.
During the early days of my Administration, I have emphasized our connection to the
community by addressing the public through the media and community gatherings
including giving speeches at mosques on Fridays, when thousands of Muslims gather for
communal prayers. It is our intention to inform and to educate the public about good
governance, democratization and economic development.
The days ahead will be long and will require much sacrifice, both from the government
and the public. We ask for your patience and your prayers.
Thank you,
Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole)
President, Puntland State of Somalia

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