MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamuud Moallim, recently met with Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe.
The discussions centered on various issues of mutual interest, including the collaboration between SoDMA and the Jubaland State in addressing humanitarian challenges and fostering disaster response efforts.
The meeting comes at a crucial time as both SoDMA and the Jubaland State have been actively involved in providing emergency relief and support to communities affected by the El-Nino-induced floods and other natural calamities.
The collaboration between the two entities is expected to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations in the region.
During the meeting, the officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in key areas, primarily in the humanitarian sector. This includes providing emergency relief to families affected by natural disasters, activating SoDMA’s vocational training center for disaster-prone communities, and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in emergencies.
The meeting also highlighted the significance of joint efforts to enhance the services of the different government agencies of the region for better service delivery to the common man.
The two sides emphasized the importance of bolstering humanitarian support to the Somali population severely impacted by the El-Nino-induced floods in Jubaland State and across the country.
This meeting marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian needs of the Somali people and strengthen the resilience of the nation in the face of natural disasters.
It also underscores the commitment of the Jubaland State and SoDMA to work together to ensure the well-being of the Somali population and the effective management of disasters.