Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E, Hamza Abdi Barre and the National Drought Emergency Committee had a meeting with Somali businessmen this afternoon.
They discussed how to speed up the drought relief work, the government presented the work done and the aid distributed since the appointment of the National Committee on August 17.
The Minister of Interior and Reconciliation Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that on August 23 a donation of 26 tons of food was sent to the towns of Beledweyne and Buulo Burde.
Also, on August 25, the government awarded the community of Mahaas district a sum of $75,000 intended to repair the water wells in the district.
On 4 September a donation of 20 tons of food was sent to the cities of Baidoa and Hudur. The Minister said that a series of meetings related to drought relief and awareness programs were held.
The businessmen who spoke at the meeting also said that they are ready to participate in the organization of the society and the financial side to do something for the people who are suffering.
PM Hamza spoke at the meeting and said that the government will help the Somali people, they will continue to focus on all the areas that have been affected by the drought so that something can be done quickly for the poor people.
Source: Somali National News Agency