Somaliland Development
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By Hussein D Obsiye
I am unequivocal about my commitment to Somaliland , and have no qualms about the secession. I would like to see Somaliland develop and prosper, and establish sustainable economy.
Unfortunately, the previous administrations did not make any attempts toward development, and Rayale’s government is not doing any better.
The main revenue the country gets, aside from the port, is the Aid Packages from various donors. And those packages are stolen by highly experienced foreign managers who steal the money through establishments that work ostensibly as local NGOs and Civil Societies. If the government controls the Aid Packages, those packages alone can set the foundations for further developments. Obviously no one dares to do that.
One of the worst hit regions is Awdal—President’s birth region. In fact, Awdal was better off during the colonial administrations, because the colonial administrations were aware of the region’s unique political situation and were very careful with their governing policies. The colonials built water well that continuously supplied water to the main city, different levels of educational facilities, prosperous agricultural sectors, city parks, and permanent road maintenance (Kuuli Dariiq) crew. All that deteriorated during the Somali administrations.
Awdalites were hoping the Somaliland government would bring back the care and maintenance the region needs, and were even more hopeful when one of the region’s boys became in charge. But that dream died temporarily, because neither other Somalilanders nor Rayale are prepared to commit themselves to the development of the country yet; Awdal is no different. Rayale did not even pave the fifteen miles between Dilla and Borama, let alone develop the region.
Some people think that the President does not want to develop Awdal because he is a weak person, or is scared of the other clans. But, anyone who believes that idea is a fool. The man I met is very clever and calculating. He is very intelligent and dangerous, and knows exactly where he wants to lead this country to, and how. He may not be taking the road which everyone expects him to take, but he is clandestinely and smoothly traveling on one. And that clandestineness is what makes him very dangerous. He does not want to develop Awdalor any other region intentionally.
Some people erroneously believe that recognition will bring prosperity and boost the economy, but the reality is different; prosperity comes from within.
In conclusion, I am encouraging Somaliland citizens to concentrate on idea of development, elect people who are development conscious, and create ways to achieve this goal. Only then will Somaliland be considered a success and welcomed into the World community.
Bye the way, I am asking the President to pave that hideous fifteen miles very soon.
Sincerely yours,
Hussein D Obsiye
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