A federal Member of Parliament representing the Araabi constituency (which includes Harawo Zone: Awbare, Dhariwanaaje, Danbal, and the Tog-Wajaale municipality), delivered a speech addressing key issues related to infrastructure development, particularly roads and urban planning in the Somali Region . Key Focus Areas of the MP’s Speech:
He emphasized the importance of constructing the Jigjiga–Borama road, which would pass through the Harawo area. He called for a review of the current alignment of the Dire Dawa–Jigjiga road to ensure it passes through significant towns, enhancing regional connectivity. Main Points Regarding Road Construction:
1. Sixteen major roads are included in Ethiopia’s national road development project. Among them are: Jigjiga–Awbare Road Shilabo–Ferfer Road Jinacsani–Jigjiga Road
2. The design competition for these roads was announced five months ago, but concerns have been raised about the current progress and transparency.
3. The Jigjiga–Teferi Ber road holds strategic importance, as it would link Jigjiga to Borama, strengthening transportation and relations between the Fafan and Awdal regions.
4. He stressed the need for roads to pass through towns rather than through empty land or forests, in order to promote urban growth and economic opportunities. MP Kamal emphasised the importance of real representation and tangible development, calling for infrastructure planning that benefits the local population and enhances regional connectivity.
He emphasized the importance of constructing the Jigjiga–Borama road, which would pass through the Harawo area. He called for a review of the current alignment of the Dire Dawa–Jigjiga road to ensure it passes through significant towns, enhancing regional connectivity. Main Points Regarding Road Construction:
1. Sixteen major roads are included in Ethiopia’s national road development project. Among them are: Jigjiga–Awbare Road Shilabo–Ferfer Road Jinacsani–Jigjiga Road
2. The design competition for these roads was announced five months ago, but concerns have been raised about the current progress and transparency.
3. The Jigjiga–Teferi Ber road holds strategic importance, as it would link Jigjiga to Borama, strengthening transportation and relations between the Fafan and Awdal regions.
4. He stressed the need for roads to pass through towns rather than through empty land or forests, in order to promote urban growth and economic opportunities. MP Kamal emphasised the importance of real representation and tangible development, calling for infrastructure planning that benefits the local population and enhances regional connectivity.
