University of Hargeisa inaugurates a science lab
HARGEISA — Nation Link under its community regeneration initiatives and capacity building, donated a fully fledged science laboratory to the University of Hargeisa during a ceremony held in the capital last week.
The new laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art science equipment, materials and other tools was handed over to the faculty of Science. The Chancellor of the university, Professor Muse Abdi Elmi and Dean of Faculty of Science, Professor Ahmed Mohamed Adad formally accepted the facility and applaud the telecom giant.
Prof. Adad, who spoke there first thanked the donors and stated the university was happy to have its own laboratory. “We want to thank Nation Link for their generous contribution, we also equally wish to thank Edna Hospital, Manhal Hospital and Shifo health institution, who allowed us to use their laboratories since day one, their efforts will not be forgotten,” he said.
Speaking at the ceremony Vice-President Abdulrahman Abdullahi Ismail praised Nation Link for their contribution to the institution and the community. He presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Mahdi Dahir Jama, the Deputy Manager of Nation Link.
Mr. Jama on his side briefed the media and attendees during the event. “We’re very committed to community involvement,” he said.
Furthermore, he revealed they spent over $45,000 to refurnish the lab and said all the equipment and chemicals were imported from Germany.
The university was thrilled to have their lab in full working condition and fully equiped. “The University of Hargeisa thanks Nation Link for their support in this area which is vital for acquiring the scientific and technological knowledge badly needed for the development of our country,” it said in a statement.
Other organizations who contributed to the project include CARE International and UNDP.
Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Ahmed Haashi Oday, Minister of Telecommunication and Postal Services, Dr. Hussein Mohamoud Mohamed, Minister of Health, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, Prof. Mubarak Ibrahim Aar, Vice-Chancellor of University of Hargeisa and many others.
University of Hargeisa receives new science lab
Nation Link is one of seven telecommunication providers operating in Somaliland’s competitive telecom industry. It began its operations in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu in 1997 and began its mobile, fixed lines, internet and satellite mobile services in Somaliland shortly after. It is the largest and oldest telecom operator in Somalia and Somaliland.
The Somaliland government recently announced it plans to introduce a new regulatory legislation and will establish a body to help enforce regulations. Currently the country has no regulatory institution and relies on the cooperation of all operators through Somaliland Telecommunication Operators Association. The government claims a French firm will help develop a nationwide network and regulations.
