By Shire Abdi - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 28 Oct — The federal government is pursuing several infrastructure plans, including construction of roads across the country, Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing Ayub Ismail Yusuf has said.
The minister spoke during the launch of a conference to approve the ministry's strategic plan for 2026–2029 on Wednesday.
Among the projects is a road connecting Borama and Lowya-Cadde, estimated to cost approximately $70 million.
"In Somaliland, we are working on road projects, including the road connecting Borama and Lowya-Cadde, which is estimated to cost nearly $70 million," he said.
The ministry aims to construct and develop up to 5,000 kilometres of roads to strengthen connectivity between districts, airports and seaports, while facilitating the movement of people and goods, the minister said.
The first phase of Mogadishu's drainage project is also part of the ministry's development plans, with an estimated cost of $60 million.
He added that ongoing plans include the road linking Beletweyne and Kalabeyr.