Dar es Salaam (KAAB TV) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who delivered a speech at the African Energy Conference, spoke about the Somali government’s plan to improve the quality of the country’s energy, which he noted is the basis for the development and modernization of the nation.
In his speech, President Hassan Sheikh mentioned renewable resources in Somalia, such as solar and wind energy, which he believes can be important sources of development of the environment in the future.
“The development that Somalia is looking for requires affordable and accessible energy. Today, half of my people do not have enough electricity,” said President Hassan Sheikh. “To address this, we plan to strengthen investment in the energy sector to enable industrial growth, modernize infrastructure, and enhance public services.”
The President, who was accompanied by the Minister of Energy and Water, Abdillahi Bidhahan Warsame and the Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Cige, called on international stakeholders to invest in Somalia’s energy projects, describing the country’s energy market as a promising opportunity for potential investors.
The African Energy Summit, which brought together African leaders, concluded with the “Dar es Salaam Declaration.” The statement includes a pledge that 300 million Africans will have access to sufficient electricity by 2030.
This statement indicates the commitment of the African countries to deal with the energy challenges of the continent, and it is considered an important step towards the development of sustainable development in the whole of Africa.