Minister Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar Meets UNDP Officials to Address Water Needs in Hagoogane

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Northeastern Government, Mr. Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar, today held an important meeting with officials from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss urgent water needs in the Hagoogane area.

The meeting focused specifically on the ongoing water challenges facing communities in Hagoogane, where a previous borehole drilling project was unsuccessful.

Minister Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar discussed the situation with UNDP representatives, focusing on possible solutions to address the community’s water shortage and ensure access to a reliable water source.

The meeting aimed to accelerate efforts to identify and drill a new borehole to replace the unsuccessful well. The proposed replacement drilling is intended to help address the urgent water needs of residents in Hagoogane and improve access to sustainable water services.

Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar emphasized the importance of responding quickly to the water needs of the affected community and working closely with development partners to find practical and sustainable solutions.

The discussions are part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen water infrastructure and expand access to safe and reliable water for communities across the Northeastern region.

Minister Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to addressing water shortages and advancing initiatives that provide sustainable water solutions to communities facing critical water challenges.