Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has handed over more than 200
permanent shelters for the Internal displaced persons to Beneficiaries
in Galkayo town, capital of Mudug region.
The ceremony was done for the handover of 283 permanent shelters and
20 street-solar lights implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) and funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida)
in 2013.
The Head of Office Dawud Abdirahman, Speaking on behalf of NRC at the
Ceremony briefly described the projects being handed over. This
included; 283 permanent shelters and 20 street solar lights that will
benefit over 1000 persons. These projects are in line with NRC’s overall
goal of delivering durable solutions for displaced persons and
vulnerable host communities in Galkayo.
Overall, NRC has implemented 533 permanent shelters, 50 street solar
lights, School Construction, Rehabilitation of Water systems, Teacher
and CEC Training, ABE learners’ programme and among other activities as
part of durable solutions for over 1200 HHs including IDPs (80%) and
vulnerable host community (20%).
Speaking at the ceremony, the Mayor of Galkayo Ahmed Ali Salad
welcomed all the participants and mentioned it was an honor to have H.E.
the president of Puntland as Guest of Honor. The Mayor said “Today we
are here to inaugurate yet another major milestone achieved by all of
us. The completed 283 permanent shelters and 20 street-solar lights, as
expected from NRC, have been of desired quality and implemented as
agreed upon with authorities and beneficiaries. I would like to take
this opportunity to thank the donors (Sida), and NRC the implementing
agency and all other stakeholders who made sure we reach this goal”
The Mudug Regional Governor, Mohamed Yusuf Jama also thanked all
parties that made this happen. The land donors, SIDA, NRC and all other
stakeholders who played various roles in implementing this project
successfully. The governor said “Mr. President, organizations like NRC
who strive to deliver for vulnerable groups in an accountable and
transparent manner whilst also delivering tangible durable solutions for
IDPs and vulnerable host communities should be appreciated and
rewarded. NRC is known for delivering this kind of projects to its
beneficiaries here in Galkayo.”
Puntland President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali thanked the donors,
implementing agency and various stakeholders for achieving this
landmark. He said; “It is a responsibility we have taken as Puntlanders
to host our brothers who have been displaced and advocate for their
wellbeing. You should all take this opportunity and continue improving
your lives in your new homes. This can be a new beginning”.
The Official handover ceremony then commenced with president
unveiling the project billboard jointly with other guests and NRC
officials. The president then went on a guided tour of Halabokhad where
he met some of the project beneficiaries.
Since the start of NRC operations in Galkayo (and Mudug region); More
than 3,631 transitional shelter, over 700 latrines, construction of 8
schools, teachers training and provision of scholastic materials to
learners have been some of the main achievements made by the NRC.
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