HARGEISA – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Irro), has paid a working visit to the Headquarters of the Somaliland National Army, where he met with senior military officials and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the country's defense forces.

During the visit, President Irro held talks with the Commander of the National Army, Major General Nimcaan Yusuf Osman (Gaaxnuug), and other high-ranking officers. He received a detailed briefing on the current status of the Army, its operational needs, and plans for future development. The President emphasized that such engagements with the military leadership will be held on a regular basis.

In his remarks, the President praised the Somaliland National Army for their dedication to defending the sovereignty of the nation and protecting its people, describing the Army as the "pillar of Somaliland’s statehood and national existence.” He pledged continued investment in modern training and equipment to ensure the Army remains a professional and trusted institution.

President Irro also announced the launch of a housing project for soldiers, fulfilling a promise he made during his election campaign. In addition, he confirmed that promotions will soon be granted to officers who have served the required period of time.

The visit concluded with the President awarding certificates of recognition to officers who had completed specialized training abroad.

The inspection underscored the President’s priority of building a modern, well-equipped national army capable of safeguarding Somaliland’s peace, security, and sovereignty.