Ethiopia, 13 October 2025 — Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State will receive 50 per cent of revenues generated from oil and gas extracted within its territory, President Mustafe Mohamud Omar announced during Ethiopian Flag Day celebrations in Jigjiga.
“The oil, natural resources, trade, and job opportunities arising from these projects — and the revenues they generate — have been clearly approved by the country’s legislative and legal frameworks to allocate 50 per cent to the Somali Region,” said President Mustafe.
He criticized individuals and groups attempting to portray ongoing energy projects in the region as exploitative, labelling such claims “misleading” and “politically motivated.” President Mustafe emphasized that the oil and gas initiatives will create jobs, improve infrastructure, and boost the regional economy.
“It is therefore unfortunate that some individuals, for political or personal reasons, are trying to misrepresent these facts and portray them negatively.” He added.
This comes as Development in the region has accelerated recently, particularly following the launch of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development Phase I and Phase II, and the Gode Oil Refinery, both part of Ethiopia’s broader $10 billion energy investment plan.
President Mustafe urged residents not to be swayed by misinformation and reaffirmed that the projects are conducted transparently and in accordance with federal revenue-sharing laws.